QA Inspector, QA - 3rd Shift

HIKMA•Cherry Hill, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is seeking a QA Inspector to monitor in-process product quality for the filling and inspection and packaging of parenteral products. The role performs incoming monitoring and sampling activities, verifies materials and controlled substances, and documents results in accordance with department and site SOPs. The position is based onsite in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 11:20 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. It includes rotation for weekend production coverage and may require flexible hours and short-notice overtime.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in science, or a bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years of applicable laboratory, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or related experience.
0–2 years of applicable laboratory or pharmaceutical production experience; QA experience preferred.
Proficient mathematical skills, including arithmetic, algebra, unit conversions, rounding significant figures, dividing polynomials, and solving rational equations.
Familiarity with cGMPs, EU, CFR, and USP.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Good organizational skills and ability to multitask and complete work in a timely manner.
Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with peers, department management, and production personnel.
Computer skills sufficient to navigate and input or reference computerized data.
Sound judgment and analytical skills to assess risks related to manufacturing-process issues.
Ability to pass the respirator requirements established for the Inspector position.
Ability to stand or walk for 85% of the shift to sample raw material and deliver it to laboratories.
Manual dexterity to repetitively manipulate syringes for in-process monitoring of filled units.
Good close visual acuity; an eye exam is required.
Ability to lift 15 pounds and push or pull raw materials using a pallet jack.
Ability to pass frocking qualification for controlled areas and respirator requirements for raw-material sampling.

Nice To Haves

QA experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain regular, predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
Perform incoming tasks, including pallet checking, raw material sampling, test-result review, and release of components, raw materials, and production supplies.
Contact the QA Coordinator or QA Supervisor for daily line assignments.
Sample, check, and verify controlled substances during incoming monitoring and raw material sampling.
Use analytical instrumentation such as analytical balances, glove boxes, and compressed gases for sampling.
Push raw-material pallets using a pallet jack.
Maintain good housekeeping and safe working conditions.
Accurately and clearly document sampling, inspection, and test results in accordance with department and site SOPs.
Perform other duties to support production or validation as determined by the QA Supervisor.
Participate in weekend coverage rotation to support production; work flexible hours and overtime on short notice when needed.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential.
Automatic enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay; Hikma matches 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay contributed.
Paid time off starting at 20 days, prorated based on hire date, with additional days granted upon work milestone anniversaries.
Three personal days, prorated based on hire date.
Eleven company-paid holidays.
Health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, and prescription drug coverage, plus voluntary benefits.
Employee discount program.
Wellbeing rewards program.
Career advancement and growth opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid maternity and parental leave.