About the Role
The MQA - Finished Product Quality department ensures all finished compounded products meet cGMP requirements for approval and release.
Responsibilities
- Verify visual inspection results for all production batches.
- Perform Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) sampling for all finished product batches.
- Calculate defect rates and yield percentages.
- Update trending data based on visual inspection findings.
- Conduct in-process reviews of operator findings during visual inspection, escalating issues as necessary.
- Escalate all visual inspection failures and deviations per established procedures.
- Perform routine quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
- Conduct internal walkthroughs and spot checks to evaluate audit readiness.
- Verify remaining product volume at batch completion.
- Manage label issuance, reconciliation, and approval.
- Conduct label AQL sampling.
- Perform visual inspection audits.
- Provide operator coaching and on-the-floor training.
- Ensure thorough and accurate review of all batch-related documentation and materials.
- Review batch records for completeness.
- Confirm batch information and conformance on all attached label images.
- Verify conformity of defect percentages and batch yield.
- Review batch materials list and Master production list.
- Verify all expiration dates and items.
- Review bulk powder and QS weights.
- Responsible for the physical movement of retention samples.
- Perform reserve sample inspection.
- Participate annually in “train the trainer” program.
- Support other tasks as assigned by the supervisor or required by updated SOPs and company policies.
- Ensure all activities remain compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and applicable regulatory standards.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment.
- Prior experience in visual inspection, batch record review, or in-process quality checks is highly preferred.
Skills
- Solid understanding of visual defect classification and AQL sampling plans.
- Strong adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and company policies.
- Basic math proficiency, including the ability to calculate percentages, counts, yields, and ensure documentation accuracy.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Skilled in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Experience with MasterControl or similar quality management systems.
- Exceptional attention to detail and keen observational skills.
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Dependable attendance and effective time management.
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Willingness to assist in cross-functional tasks and provide training support.
Experience Level
- 2-4 years
