Quality Assurance Engineer

Actalent • Bridgeton, MO • 3h ago

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Engineer - External to join our Quality Assurance team. The role involves conducting all external Quality Assurance functions, ensuring compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), applicable regulations such as FDA, USDA, and EMA, as well as relevant company policies. The position provides Quality Assurance oversight for material suppliers, service providers, and contract laboratories.

PAY - $43/hour

Responsibilities

Ensure suppliers meet industry and company standards set forth by regulatory agencies and internal SOPs.

Conduct supplier qualification in accordance with established policies and regulatory requirements.

Assist in developing and maintaining audit schedules and perform audits as needed.

Review and approve manufacturing and laboratory deviations, batch documentation, Out-of-Specification, Out-of-Trend, and change requests from suppliers.

Trend performance metrics for suppliers and report regularly to identify potential shifts in supplier performance.

Track post-audit improvement actions and report regularly on implementation progress.

Perform effectiveness audits of implemented improvement actions.

Identify and present evidence of quality and compliance risks to QA Management, including Quality Agreements, registration batches, stability, Process Validation, and product launches.

Assist with management of Supplier Corrective Action Requests related to third-party products.

Support CMO/CPO changes, review batch records, and validation, and generate supplier metrics for quality system management reviews.

Essential Skills

Quality assurance expertise in GMP environments.

Proficiency in auditing and internal audits.

Experience with batch record review for drug products.

Supplier quality assurance and management.

Knowledge of regulatory bodies such as FDA, USDA, and EMA.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

BS Degree in Sciences or related field or equivalent combination of experience.

5+ years in pharmaceutical or food/feed ingredient QA in a GMP manufacturing environment.

Experience with supplier quality functions, including supplier qualification, maintaining Supplier Quality Agreements/metrics, and Supplier Corrective Action Requests.

Familiarity with food quality/safety programs, PCQI certification or FSMA is a plus.

Work Environment

The QA Engineer will work in a cubicle area inside an office building connected to the manufacturing facility. The role is primarily office-based, with no requirement to enter the manufacturing area. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 4:30, with some flexibility on start and end times. After the initial training period, and if the contract is extended, there may be an option for one day of remote work per week. The QA Engineer will be part of a team of five other QA Engineers and will collaborate extensively with external partners and internal teams such as Sourcing/Supply Chain, QA, and

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bridgeton, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $43.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bridgeton,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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