Analytical Quality Specialist

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

Job Overview
The QC Technical Transfer Specialist supports laboratory operations by conducting analytical testing, coordinating method transfer activities, reviewing quality data, and maintaining compliance documentation within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment. This position plays a key role in ensuring testing accuracy, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of quality systems.


Key Responsibilities
  • Execute analytical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and stability samples.
  • Assist with method transfers, qualification studies, and validation activities for laboratory processes and systems.
  • Review, verify, and document laboratory results in accordance with established quality standards.
  • Support investigations related to laboratory discrepancies, out-of-specification results, and process deviations.
  • Generate, review, and maintain quality records including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and investigation reports.
  • Utilize laboratory software and quality systems such as Empower, SoftMax Pro, SoloVPE, LIMS, and Trackwise.
  • Participate in software qualification and validation efforts by executing test protocols and documenting outcomes.
  • Ensure adherence to GMP, GDP, Data Integrity, and internal compliance requirements.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Validation, and Regulatory teams to support project objectives.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and provide guidance on laboratory best practices.

Required Qualifications
  • Associate's degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
  • 3 5 years of experience in a Quality Control, Analytical Laboratory, or Quality Systems role within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry.
  • Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment.
  • Strong understanding of laboratory investigations, analytical testing, and quality documentation practices.
  • Familiarity with data review and compliance requirements related to regulated laboratories.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting method transfers, assay qualifications, and validation activities.
  • Knowledge of quality systems including Deviations, CAPA, Change Control, and Risk Assessments.
  • Hands-on experience with laboratory applications such as Empower, LIMS, TrackWise, SoftMax Pro, or similar systems.
  • Understanding of Data Integrity principles and regulatory expectations.
  • Experience of participating in software validation or computerized system validation (CSV) activities.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPortsmouth, NH

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Assay Methodsunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Biochemistryunmatched
  • Biologyunmatched
  • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
  • Change Controlunmatched
  • Chemistryunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systemsunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
  • Investigative Reportsunmatched
  • Laboratoryunmatched
  • Laboratory Analysisunmatched
  • Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)unmatched
  • Laboratory Managementunmatched
  • Laboratory Operationsunmatched
  • Laboratory Systemsunmatched
  • Laboratory Techniquesunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Materials Analysisunmatched
  • Materials Testingunmatched
  • Microbiologyunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Operational Auditunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Precision Testingunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Risk Analysisunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Software Validationunmatched
  • System Validationunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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