Quality Assurance Specialist II_

Irving

**QA Specialist II**

Irving, TX /Direct Hire!

**Description**

Kelly Science & Clinical is currently recruiting for a QA Specialist II for an analytical testing laboratory company located in Irving, TX.

Under the direction of the Quality Manager, the QA Specialist II will assist with the overall development, implementation, and management of the Quality Management System (QMS). The ideal candidate will ensure standard operating procedures are written and implemented in compliance with the Company’s policies, government regulations and industry best practices.

**Job responsibilities:**

Quality Operation:

+ Devise the company's quality procedures, standards and specifications.

+ Develop and maintain QA procedures and programs complementary to corporate objectives and policies.

+ Oversee the monitoring, measurement, and review of internal processes, especially those that affect the quality of the company’s services (Change Control, CAPA, internal audits, Management Review, etc.)

+ Oversee the implementation of new SOP’s.

+ Coordinate the review of existing SOP’s to ensure they are up to date and strictly followed.

+ Recommend and facilitate corrective action and preventative action.

+ Perform internal facility and system audits on an ongoing basis.

+ Participate in external audits involving customers and regulatory agencies.

+ Evaluate and recommend alternative auditing procedures for continuous improvement.

+ Assist the Quality Department in the implementation of ISO 17025 accreditation.

**Skills, knowledge and abilities**

+ Minimum of 5 years of quality assurance experience, preferably in a laboratory or pharmaceutical, food & cosmetic field.

+ B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry or a Science related field, with knowledge of common laboratory techniques.

+ **Excellent working knowledge of cGMP/GLP, ICH, USP/NF, ISO 17025 and FDA regulations.**

+ Excellent communications skills; fluent English (oral & written) required.

+ Excellent time management and organizational skills.

+ Able to work independently and successfully function in a fast-paced environment.

+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.

What’s in it for you …

+ Balance Your Life – PTO, vacation policy and paid statutory holidays

+ Invest in your health – Group Benefit plan and health savings account

+ Your Future is Bright – Opportunities to learn and grow within COMPANY

+ Save for your Future – 401k plan retirement

+ Help us grow – Employee Referral Program

+ We like to have fun – company events throughout the year

For immediate consideration, please forward your updated resume.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (ykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center.

Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.