QA Specialist

Overview

Central Life Sciences is searching for a Quality Assurance Specialist in our Council Bluffs, IA location. The QA Specialist will be responsible for preparing, maintaining, controlling and routing product files, master production batch records, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Forms. This role will also facilitate the site annual GMP and Food Safety Training as well as assist in performing internal auditing and FDA PCQI (Preventive Control Qualified Individual) support roles and responsibilities.

• Create, prepare, update/revise Master Manufacturing Control Records (MCR) and Packaging Control Records (PCR) for the Production department according to the request of Production, Quality Management, and the Specification Change Management System. Ensure correct MCRs and PCRs are available for use for the manufacture and packaging of Central Life Sciences' products. These records must meet cGMP requirements.
• Create, prepare, update/revise, train and assist departments in the preparation of CB facility SOPs/SPRs, WIs and Forms. Coordinates approvals and ensures all departments SOPs, WIs and Forms are updated and available for the facility. Assists with and administers departmental procedure training of facility employees and newly hired employees.
• Coordinate an annual review of all the SOPs, WIs and Forms to ensure they are reviewed by the appropriate personnel and revised when process improvement is met.
• Facilitate the annual cGMP training for all Council Bluffs employees and all new hires.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining CB training database along with procedure matrix.
• Assist in issuing non-conformance reports and request corrective actions from vendors.
• Assist in investigating customer complaints on animal food supplements, animal drug products and pet care products.
• Assist in maintaining data for Annual Product Review and scan and review production records.

• High school diploma with a minimum of 3-5 years documentation and GMP experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficient with all internal office systems and applications, documentation storage and retrieval systems, archival of documents, etc.

• Works under regular office and manufacturing conditions.

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger.

Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California and has 6,450 employees across North America and Europe. Visit  to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.