Quality Control Senior Associate Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Control Senior Associate

Job Description

The Quality Control Senior Associate plays a key role in supporting deviation and change control activities for a growing GMP Quality Control laboratory at a new facility in Holly Springs, NC. This on-site position focuses on technical writing, deviation ownership, and change control within a digital quality management system, while collaborating closely with Quality and Quality Assurance teams. The role requires strong written communication, investigative leadership, and the ability to drive investigations and documentation through to completion in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own deviation investigations from initiation through closure, ensuring clear, accurate, and compliant technical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with Quality and Quality Assurance teams to author, manage, and maintain change control records and deviations in the DQMS Veeva system.
• Lead cross-functional investigation teams, facilitating meetings and discussions to identify root causes, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
• Collect, analyze, and report metrics related to deviations and change controls to support continuous improvement of quality systems.
• Assist with the review of validation documents to support onboarding of equipment and computerized systems into the GMP QC laboratory.
• Author, revise, and review a variety of controlled documents and technical reports, including but not limited to SOPs, test methods, safety assessments, trend reports, qualification and validation summary reports, and technical reports.
• Support the startup activities of a GMP Quality Control laboratory, contributing to the establishment and optimization of processes and procedures.
• Support routine quality control and deviation management activities, which may include coverage over weekends and public holidays as needed.
• Navigate shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and documentation quality.
• Independently drive investigations and related documentation to timely completion with minimal oversight, escalating issues appropriately when necessary.

Essential Skills

• At least three years of GMP experience in a regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience as a deviation owner, with demonstrated technical writing skills for deviations and investigations.
• Quality Control laboratory experience, preferably within a GMP setting.
• Excellent written communication skills with strong grammar and attention to detail.
• Proven investigative and leadership skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional investigation teams.
• Ability to work proactively, manage shifting priorities, and operate with minimal oversight in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence in leading meetings and driving investigations and documentation through to completion.
• High school diploma or GED with at least two years of work experience, or an associate degree with at least six months of work experience, or a bachelor’s degree.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Veeva Quality Systems or similar digital quality management systems is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with DQMS platforms for managing deviations and change controls.
• Experience authoring and reviewing GMP documentation such as SOPs, test methods, safety assessments, and technical reports.
• Experience supporting validation activities for equipment and computerized systems in a GMP environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to collect, analyze, and present metrics for quality systems.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a quality-focused environment.

Work Environment

This position is 100% on-site at a modern facility in Holly Springs, NC. The role follows a standard weekday schedule, typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility to start between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. The work environment is a fast-paced GMP Quality Control setting, supporting both startup activities and ongoing operations of the laboratory. The position involves close collaboration with Quality and Quality Assurance teams, frequent interaction with cross-functional stakeholders, and extensive use of electronic quality systems such as Veeva for deviation and change control management. Weekend and public holiday support may be required at times to ensure continuity of routine activities and deviation management.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Holly Springs, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 – $42.00/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 Holly Springs,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

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