QA Associate – Pharmaceutical Production

Location:

Central Islip, NY (Onsite) – Full-Time, 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (may vary)

Reports To:

QA Supervisor

Experience

Required:

1 – 13 Years (Minimum 1–2 years in pharma manufacturing/packaging)

Compensation: USD 33,000 – 46,000 per year ($16.64 – $22.88 per hour)

The QA Inspector I (1st Shift) monitors product quality throughout manufacturing phases, ensuring compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and established procedures. The role involves hands-on inspections, sampling, SAP data entry, and shop floor oversight in generic pharmaceutical production.

• Verify raw materials during dispensing and post dispensed materials/samples into SAP system.
• Maintain standard weights and perform daily balance verifications.
• Conduct in-process checks during batch manufacturing per batch record instructions. Collect in-process samples (blend uniformity, finished product, validation samples) and perform basic testing (weight, thickness, hardness, disintegration, friability).
• Ensure equipment/area cleaning and provide line clearance.
• Review online batch records, area/equipment logbooks, calibration/PMP records, and engineering data (temperature/humidity).
• Perform daily shop floor quality rounds to maintain GMP compliance and escalate discrepancies to QA Manager.
• Isolate rejected materials, ensure accountability in batch records, and conduct AQL, blend sampling, in-process inspections.
• Complete assigned training and follow company policies, safety, cGMP, and SOPs.

• 1–2 years experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or packaging.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with strong multitasking, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel; SAP experience preferred).

Minimum High School Diploma.