Hours: First Shift
Alphanumeric has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Compliance Specialist who will work closely within the Manufacturing Compliance group to achieve department goals. The Compliance Specialist is also responsible for owning and driving manufacturing compliance improvement through deviation resolution, applied root cause analysis and the application of CAPA to elevate safety, quality, cost, on-time delivery, and right first-time performance. The Compliance Specialist supports by working cross-functionally with internal support departments to drive improvements to completion.
Responsibilities:
- Lead event investigations to adequately identify root cause and implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions to prevent reoccurrence,
- Lead CAPA investigations and at times manage the implementation of CAPA.
- Own manufacturing related change controls.
- Responsible for organizing data and preparing appropriate documentation, including presenting materials, for assigned projects.
- Recommending batch record and SOP improvements to reduce or eliminate GDP errors or correct root causes of deviations.
- Review production documentation and perform quality walk-throughs during manufacturing events
- Participate in continuous improvement teams such as 5s, Gemba and the Production Systems (GPS).
- Provide training and guidance to team members on compliance-related matters to promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization.
- Lead team meetings and facilitate multidepartment discussions.
- Stay current with biopharmaceutical industry best practices and technologies.
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of related experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cGMP manufacturing with knowledge in manufacturing operations in downstream processing utilizing single use technology (SUT).
- Experienced with standard troubleshooting approaches (problem statement, root cause analysis, Ishikawa (fishbone diagram), 5 Whys).
- Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, Office.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance measures into various aspects within manufacturing operations.
- Ability to meet schedule is required; this position may infrequently include shift, weekend, or holiday work and overtime as dictated by a 365-day production schedule.
- Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and comply with hygiene standards and use of clean room gowning.
- This job is on-site M-F at Binney Street in Cambridge. There is limited ability to work from home.
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- SME or experienced with some or all of the following process equipment; homogenizers, tangential flow filtration (TFF), ultrafiltration/diafiltration (UFDF), Single use technology (SUT), buffer preparation and filtration.
- Experience with regulatory agency interactions and inspection discussions preferred but not required.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Facilitation and demonstration skills
- Attention to detail and the ability to work individually and within multi-disciplinary teams
- More advanced knowledge / proficiency with business software (i.e. Excel, Visio) and industry systems (LIMS, ERP, SAP)
About Alphanumeric Systems Inc.:
Alphanumeric is a dynamic company born of a diverse mindset and held to a distinctly high standard. You may know us as a tech and communications firm established in 1979, but we also lead life science and healthcare organizations toward a more efficient future across the globe, bringing patients and providers together to build personalized relationships that fit their needs.But at our core, we are a family with a shared and passionate dedication to our customers. We treat our candidates as amazing (because they are!)Apply today to join our family and Make Your Mark!