Quality Assurance Technician

Strive Pharmacy • Leesburg, VA

17d • $24 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician ensures and assists with site-specific quality compliance according to Strive Pharmacy SOPs and specifications. The role supports quality review of documents, label control, release activities, and product inspections. This is a full-time, on-site position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for four weeks of training, then Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in a quality or manufacturing department in pharmaceutical, medical device, or allied health science.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aseptic operations.
• Experience in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical quality assurance practices.
• Associate degree or higher in a technical scientific discipline, such as biology, microbiology, chemistry, or pharmacy.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot issues.
• Comfort working in a cleanroom environment that may involve a small area, protective cleanroom attire, controlled temperatures, and loud noise.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products for defects, leaks, and particulates.
• Perform environmental monitoring of personnel as needed and complete the associated documentation.
• Assist with media fill process validations, including inspection of filled units.
• Review documentation for compounding activities, including cleaning records, line clearance forms, and inventory sheets.
• Verify that raw materials meet specifications.
• Account for labeling.
• Review temperature and BMS alarms.
• Ensure product test results meet specification limits.
• Check that documentation is complete.
• Document non-compliance and work with a supervisor or lead when further investigation is needed, including coordination with an appropriate lab for particulate identification or microbial analysis.
• Help with the equipment calibration program and maintenance record files.
• Assist with raw material release and movement.
• Under the direction of a supervisor or lead, document and initiate quality events for deviation and noncompliant investigations.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain quality records, including equipment calibration and maintenance, training, deviation and compliance investigations, environmental monitoring, certificates of analysis, and cleanroom certification.
• Participate in the Quality Manager’s staff meetings.

Benefits

• Employer-paid healthcare coverage, effective the first day of the month following the hire date.
• Free Strive compounded medications for employees based on a valid patient-specific prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
• Paid time off.
• Sick time.
• FSA and HSA options.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Veterinary insurance.
• Collaborative workplace with opportunities to connect, celebrate, and build relationships.
• Support for employees’ personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED