Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality TechnicianJob Description

The Quality Technician is responsible for performing hourly inspections and providing support to ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and internal procedures. The successful candidate will ensure overall compliance, including but not limited to, testing and methods in accordance with cGMP.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming components, in-process products, and finished products according to documented specifications.

• Assist with the inspection of incoming components and approve controlled labels using provided programs.

• Record data and maintain accurate records in accordance with cGMP documentation practices.

• Retrieve documents using the EQMS computer system.

• Troubleshoot quality concerns during incoming components and report to the Quality Manager.

• Verify the calibration of all inspection test equipment and maintain accurate records.

• Perform data entry and retrieval using the company's computer system.

• Assist in the generation and resolution of corrective and preventive action plans (CAPAs).

• Assist in the documentation and resolution of nonconforming material reports and process discrepancy reports.

• Ensure nonconformances are initiated and reported promptly.

• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness in the work area.

• Assist in maintaining compliance within the quality system.

• Ensure equipment is calibrated before use.

• Communicate issues and procedures among multiple departments.

• Interact with co-workers professionally.

• Perform data entry requiring neatness and accuracy.

• Work overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts as needed.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) Regulations for medical devices and pharmaceuticals.

• Manage daily activities to ensure support for business operations.

• Complete paperwork in a timely manner complying with cGMP.

• Determine root cause and corrective/preventive action plans for investigations, CAPA, and OOS issues.

• Maintain operational efficiency and compliance with all test equipment and processes.

• Provide necessary QA support for rapid commercialization of new products and processes.

• Perform or assist in required cGMP validations.

• Review in-process batch records and equipment notebooks daily.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Serve as backup for QA Technician as needed.

• Written and verbal communication skills for inter-departmental communication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Degree with 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Associate’s degree preferred but not required with 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Prior Quality Technician experience preferred.

• Good writing skills, energetic, detail-oriented, flexible, and self-starter.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, self-motivated, trustworthy, dependable, and good personal hygiene.

• Demonstrated managerial skills and computer literacy.

Work Environment

The position is situated within a liquid and topical manufacturing and packaging environment, including bottling, tubes, vials, pouching, form-fill-seal, kit assembly, and secondary packaging. Facilities total 184,000 square feet. The role involves physical activities such as climbing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping. The candidate may be exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, dust, chemicals, and warehousing environments, with occasional lifting of up to 35 lbs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of EASTON, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in EASTON,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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