Specialist I, Quality Assurance

SGS

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Fairfield, New Jersey

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Specialist I, Quality Assurance assists management in maintaining Quality Systems and ensures pharmaceutical testing complies with regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include performing routine testing, issuing Certificates of Analysis, and supporting equipment calibration and maintenance.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or equivalent experience and 0-2 years of experience supporting cGMP Operations, preferably in the Life Sciences. A thorough knowledge of scientific principles is required to assist with maintaining Quality Systems in a pharmaceutical testing laboratory.

Must Have Skills for ATS

cGMP

Chemistry

Biology

Microbiology

SOPs

Quality Systems

Job Description

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Specialist I, Quality Assurance is responsible for assisting management with the maintenance of the Quality Systems at SGS.  Assignments are generally provided by a Team Leader or Manager.  The Quality Assurance Specialist must be sensitive to the demanding regulatory compliance requirements attending to the operation of a pharmaceutical testing laboratory.  This job also requires the ability to demonstrate a high commitment to interpersonal relations.

  • Provides support to technical staff in their efforts to ensure that routine testing submitted by clients is completed within established parameters governing turnaround time, quality specifications, etc.
  • Performs routine testing in conjunction with client-specific projects
  • Approves and issues Certificate of Analysis and signs on cGMP related reports
  • Participates in departmental and/or company-wide projects designed to improve the nature of SGS client services
  • Demonstrates willingness and ability to train on applicable general SOPs pertaining to the Analytical Laboratory
  • Participates in general staff training sessions as these are scheduled
  • Participates in departmental efforts directed toward equipment maintenance and calibration
  • Adheres to relevant SGS SOPs governing official records and documentation.
  • Compliance with applicable SOPs related to the handling of customer complaints

Qualifications

B.S. in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or equivalent experience required

  • 0-2 years of experience preferably in Life Sciences supporting cGMP Operations
  • Thorough knowledge of scientific principles is requires

Additional Information

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

  • Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs
  • Wealth: Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment), employee referral program, annual bonus target
  • Happiness:
    • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
    • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time)

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a call back.  Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information, but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.

  • Compensation: USD 23 - USD 27 - hourly
  • SGS

    SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource. Community Guidelines SGS encourages all fans of this page to participate in conversations through questions and comments. Any comments arising from persons sharing or reproducing any communications published by SGS is not controlled or endorsed by SGS. We want to promote an informative and enjoyable environment within this community. We therefore ask that you post content that is both relevant and respectful and you follow LinkedIn's Professional Community Guidelines. Posts will be removed if they are: - Offensive, defamatory, discriminatory or obscene - Fraudulent, deceptive or misleading - In violation of any intellectual property rights - In violation of any law or regulation - Abusive, harassing, stalking or attacking others - Trolling or deliberate disruption of discussion - Commercial solicitations or personal promotion - Spam or link baiting Intellectual Property Statement Except where expressly stated otherwise, all intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademarks, in any and all communications and materials in any form published by or on behalf of SGS are owned by © SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA (2025).
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