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You will use advanced quality management practices and conduct independent research.\nIn this role, a typical day will include:\nInteract effectively with other facilities to support product tech transfer.\nSupport product validations through data collection.\nSupport/ execute validations, product, equipment, and manufacturing processes.\nEnsure adequate product and process controls are in place for identified critical or major quality attributes/process parameters within assigned production areas.\nInvestigate and/or provide input on non-conformance events (NC), Corrective Actions, and Preventive Actions (CAPA) while providing guidance and approval.\nEnsure supplier-related quality issues (i.e. customer complaints, non-conformances) with assigned commodities are corrected to prevent recurrence. 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