Quality Specialist

Job Title: Quality SpecialistJob Description

As a Quality Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of batch documentation prior to release. You will work closely with the quality operations team to confirm that deviations are properly closed, serve as the primary quality contact for multiple projects, and perform risk assessments while supporting QMS processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and compliance of batch documentation prior to release.

• Collaborate with the quality operations team to confirm deviations are properly closed.

• Serve as the primary quality contact for 6-8 concurrent projects, primarily with established customers.

• Communicate effectively to address quality-related inquiries and provide updates.

• Perform risk assessments and support QMS processes, comprising 25% of the role.

• Manage investigations, deviations, and CAPAs.

• Write detailed reports, investigations, and quality assessments.

• Coordinate quality activities across multiple projects, ensuring timelines and compliance requirements are met.

• Apply understanding of manufacturing processes and laboratory operations to support quality decisions.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in quality investigations, batch record review, and CAPA.

• Experience with risk assessments and managing deviations.

• Strong technical and report writing skills.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and GMP standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an applied sciences field.

• Minimum of 2 years in a quality role within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or related industry.

• Hands-on experience with batch record review and batch release.

• Strong knowledge of cGMP, QMS processes, and risk management.

• Excellent communication skills for customer-facing interactions.

Work Environment

This position operates on a first shift schedule from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, offering a hybrid work schedule. The role is integral to the development of life-supporting injectable medicines, with a focus on promoting from within and supporting professional development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Northbrook, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $36.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Northbrook,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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