Quality Assurance Specialist

Ingredion Incorporated • Bedford Park, IL

23d • Onsite

About The Position

About Ingredion: Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create. TITLE: Quality Assurance Specialist LOCATION: Bedford Park, IL (Argo Plant) REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance Manager Workplace Type: Onsite Ingredion is hiring a Quality Assurance Specialist who will provide quality leadership to the Argo plant to ensure the manufacturing process, quality systems and finished products comply with cGMPs and all applicable government, customer, and company expectations for quality and safety. Responsible for leading quality assurance programs including Annual Product Review, Batch Record Review, Deviation/OOS Investigation, Stability, and Validation.

Requirements

• Ability to prioritize and plan to support the QA team.
• Ability to manage control processes to meet regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work with others to maintain system changes, upgrades and managing control documents.
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to operations and management staff.
• Bachelor of Science Degree (i.e., Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.) or significant experience in quality assurance/control, operations, analytical or other technical functional area.
• Three to five years’ experience working in Quality.
• Experienced with ICHQ1, ICH Q7, ISO9001, 21cfr 210 and 211 HACCP, Food Safety and training.
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with proven proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, flowcharting software and experience with Electronic Documentation Systems a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills to execute and navigate day to day tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform batch record review on all API and NF batches.
• Monitor the day-to-day quality activities of the API to produce and package products of sufficient quality and quantity that meet the requirements of customers and regulatory bodies.
• Assist in deviation investigation program.
• Compile and approve summaries of API and NF product OOS Investigations.
• Assist with validation and requalification activities.
• Use expertise to ensure methods/process/equipment/systems remain in a validated state.
• Analyze historical data, for key efficiencies and parameters against design to assist with troubleshooting and meeting Quality KPIs.
• Supports customer and regulatory audits as necessary.
• Being on call for off shift, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Conduct annual product reviews for API and NF products.
• Coordinate stability studies.
• Generate and analyze various quality metrics as needed.
• Assist in various quality activities as required.
• Assist in the quarterly compliance of API laboratory systems.
• Participate as an auditor in the GMP and internal audit programs.
• Implement any corrective actions needed following any deficiencies found during batch record review, OOS/deviation investigation mock audit exercises.
• Assist with the management of change program for the active pharmaceutical ingredient.
• Assist the deviation investigation program and ensure compliance to the quality management, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Quality Control groups for timely action completion.
• Able to contribute as a team member on Lean Six Sigma (LSS) projects.
• Quality representative for the Dextrose unit.

Benefits

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Flexible Work Arrangements – We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally.
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally.
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees