QA Associate II

Aspen Neuroscience•San Diego, CA

9d•$75,600 - $92,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Associate II supports Quality Assurance operations by ensuring materials, processes, and products are manufactured and documented in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and company procedures. This role applies professional quality principles to routine and moderately complex quality activities, exercises judgment within established guidelines, and collaborates cross-functionally to support product quality and compliance. Work is performed with minimal day-to-day supervision and general guidance on new or complex assignments. This is an on-site role in Torrey Pines, CA that requires flexibility and availability for weekend and holiday work as needed. Relocation is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or relevant field with minimum 2 years of GMP manufacturing experience.
Experience working in a regulated environment (GMP, GLP) is required.
Working knowledge of cGMP regulations, quality principles, and company procedures to support compliant manufacturing and quality operations.
Strong proficiency in reviewing GMP documentation, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring accurate, complete, and compliant records.
Sound judgment in evaluating routine and moderately complex quality issues, applying established procedures, and escalating concerns when appropriate.
Meticulous approach to record review, investigations, and quality documentation with a focus on accuracy and consistency.
Demonstrated effectiveness in building productive relationships across varying department teams to resolve issues and achieve shared objectives.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including documentation, training support, and cross-functional interactions.
Comfortable managing competing priorities and adjusting to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.
Experience using Microsoft Office applications and electronic quality management systems within a regulated environment.
Qualified or capable of becoming qualified to work in controlled cleanroom environments while maintaining gowning certification requirements.
Willingness to support manufacturing operations through flexible scheduling, including occasional evenings and weekends during production campaigns.
Must have valid work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience applicable to cell therapies is a plus.
Experience in aseptic technique, drug safety testing, and environmental monitoring is a plus.
Experience in controlled (ISO 5/ISO7) clean room environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review manufacturing batch records, analytical test results, environmental monitoring data, utility data, deviation records, and other quality documentation required to support the disposition of raw materials and manufactured product lots.
Assess and support the timely closure of deviations, discrepancies, CAPAs, laboratory investigations, change controls, and nonconformance records in accordance with established procedures.
Perform independent review of GMP documentation and coordinate correction of documentation errors or omissions, as needed.
Conduct QA line clearance inspections, housekeeping assessments, and manufacturing process observations to verify compliance with approved procedures.
Apply established quality standards and procedures to make routine quality decisions and escalate issues requiring additional review.
Support the release of raw materials, equipment and supplier qualification activities.
Participate in internal and external audit activities by providing documentation, information, and quality support.
Contribute to quality investigations and change control activities by gathering information, performing assessments, and supporting implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Assist in maintaining quality systems and identifying opportunities for process improvements that enhance compliance and operational effectiveness.
Provide process guidance and training to personnel on documentation and quality system requirements.
Identify potential compliance concerns and escalate issues to appropriate quality leadership for resolution.
Draft, revise, and review standard operating procedures (SOPs), forms, and manufacturing documentation in accordance with established document control practices.
Collaborate effectively with Manufacturing, QC, Facilities, Supply Chain, and other functional groups to support quality objectives.