Seeking an experienced and proactive Quality Assurance Analyst to lead improvements and sustain excellence within our Quality Systems at the Kansas City Plant. This role focuses on assessing, improving, and implementing quality work processes aligned with GMP, GDP, and IPEC excipient guidelines, particularly in a chemical production environment. You will coach team members, update and create documentation, and may support other quality system process improvements within the quality control or micro lab.
Schedule: Average of 20-25 hours per week
Location: Remote with occasional on-site travel to the Kansas City Plant (estimated 3-4 trips total)
Shift: Flexible work hours; expected to align partially with Central Time for collaboration
location: Kansas City, Kansas
job type: Contract
salary: $70.00 - 86.90 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Evaluate, improve, and implement Quality Systems and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with GMP standards.
- Integrate IPEC excipient guidelines into work processes relevant to chemical production environments.
- Identify improvement opportunities and execute changes through the creation and/or revision of documentation.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to key stakeholders on industry best practices, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and applicable standards.
- Apply Good Documentation Practices (GDP) consistently across quality functions.
- Contribute to process improvements in the Quality Control (QC) or Microbiology Lab as needed.
- Support implementation and adherence to Corporate Quality Assurance principles, including the release and verification of raw materials and finished products.
- Troubleshoot quality-related issues and ensure alignment with consumer and production requirements.
- Own and maintain specific quality system elements, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Communicate release status and relevant updates efficiently and effectively.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and quality performance.
qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a scientific or engineering discipline required.
- 10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, preferably within a chemical manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment.
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- IPEC excipient guidelines
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Laboratory and analytical method best practices (e.g., GC, HPLC)
- Proven ability to coach and influence cross-functional team members on quality systems and regulatory standards.
- Demonstrated success in updating, maintaining, and improving SOPs and quality documentation.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented with a high standard for accuracy and cleanliness in documentation and lab environments.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and basic computer applications.
skills: SOP, Quality Assurance, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), Gas Chromatography (GC), Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
