The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager will be responsible for managing the MycoScience Quality Management systems. The role is responsible for the coordination and implementation of on-site and desk/documentation customer audits of MycoScience and, related observations, Non-Conformances, CAPAs and communication of system results.
Core Competencies and Responsibilities include:
- Act as point of contact between MycoScience, and it's customers on key compliance issues.
- Participate on Quality Management System (QMS) integration team.
- Leading and tracking in Millstone's Mastercontrol electronic QMS as site administrator for MycoScience.
- Leading the internal audit program and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Leading the CAPA program (CAPA, Complaints) and compliance with regulatory requirements. Maintain oversight on the day to day progress of quality issue records.
- Leading inter-departmental investigations with applicable departments for assessing and addressing potential quality issues.
- Review and approval of equipment and test method validation protocols and reports.
- Responsible for managing the Quality Assurance team.
- Other quality-related tasks as assigned.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 5+ years of relevant experience in Quality, Management, Engineering or Microbiology based testing
- Attention to detail with the ability to recognize and communicate potential issues
- Advanced math skills - basic statistics
- Advanced ability to create Excel, PowerPoint and Word documents
- Ability to write or re-write procedures, forms and master batch records
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to provide supervision and leadership
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of standards and requirements related to FDA/GMP compliance
- Knowledge of standards and requirements related to ISO 13485 & 17025 compliance
- Knowledge of medical device testing specifically microbiology based testing or medical device manufacturing
- ASQ or RABQSA certification preferred (i.e. CQE, CQA, Lead Auditor)
- ISO 13485 Lead Auditor certification or equivalent preferred
- ISO 17025 Lead Auditor certification or equivalent preferred