QA Auditor, GLP

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About The Role
The QA Auditor GLP is responsible for carrying out systematic and independent examination (i.e. audit) of multiple study related activities and documents to determine whether the evaluated study related activities were conducted and the data were recorded analyzed and accurately reported according to the protocol standard operating procedures (SOPs) GLP (21 CFR Part 58 and Part 11) and the applicable regulatory requirements. The QA Auditor is responsible for reporting any findings to the Study Director or Responsible Person and Testing Facility Management. The QA Auditor is responsible for building and maintaining effective working relationships throughout the organization and is responsible for mentoring/coaching lower-level staff.

What Youll Do Here

• Audits phases of nonclinical and laboratory studies reports and performs related duties (e.g. issues audits and QA statements) to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Audits all disciplines (examples of disciplines include Method Validations Non- Clinical GLP Studies).

• Performs process audits vendor qualifications equipment and software validation audits.

• Acts as lead auditor on studies and projects.

• Maintains computerized files to support audit activities.

• Supports project planning and implementation.

• Provides risk-based compliance opinions and guidance.

• Writes and issues inspection reports. Works with internal clients to ensure that inspection findings are clearly communicated and understood. Evaluates inspection finding responses to ensure they are written to address the findings appropriately.

• Ensures through phase and data inspections that the SOPs which are involved in the conduct of a study are current and practiced.

• Identifies and communicates opportunities for process improvements based on audit and inspection observations. Participates in and guides process improvement activities in both small intradepartmental groups as well as complex and possible multi-departmental interactions.

• Maintains necessary documentation of QA records and study files.

• Notifies management of observed quality and compliance trends in the areas inspected.

• Autonomously performs SOP QA review and external test site/bioanalytical laboratory qualifications.

• Performs the following tasks: interpretation of FDA regulations; project management; regulatory guidance review; quality issue investigations; and QA data collection trending and analysis.

• Recommends modifications in procedures to fit special needs or problems and involves manager when assistance in process improvement/resolution is necessary.

• Interprets and can train on GLP and associated regulatory documents to facilitate auditing and process improvement recommendations.

• Carries out appropriate self-development efforts as directed.

• Assists with regulatory training of staff.

What Youll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor degree or higher in a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two to three years related technical experience and/or training.

• Minimum of two years auditing in a GLP-regulated environment.

• Professional certification such as RQAP-GLP (Registered Quality Assurance Professional-GLP) or ASQ-CQA (American Society of Quality Certified Quality Auditor) or other certification is recommended.

• Microsoft Office Suite.

• Training needs for this position include on-the-job training in performing audits and independent reading of professional articles journals and internal SOPs.

• Attendance at training seminars regional and national meetings in Quality Assurance regulatory affairs and validation along with continual GLP training.

• Good communication (both written and verbal in French & English).

Altasciences strives to provide a French work environment for its employees in Quebec. Altasciences has taken all reasonable measures to avoid imposing the above language requirement. This requirement is essential for the position of QA Auditor GLP in particular but without limitation for the following reason(s):

• The requirement to have study protocols read and documented in English as required by industry regulatory agencies

What We Offer:

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences Benefits Package Includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

Altasciences Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Annual Performance Review

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Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!

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