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As a Quality Assurance Associate, you will play a vital role in safeguarding the integrity of clinical and laboratory research that contributes to the development of new medicines and therapies.\nThis position offers an exciting opportunity to work across multiple areas of a regulated research environment, partnering with scientific, clinical, and operational teams to ensure studies are conducted to the highest quality standards. You'll gain valuable exposure to audits, regulatory requirements, quality systems, and process improvement initiatives while building expertise that can serve as a foundation for a long-term career in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, or Compliance.\nWorking alongside experienced QA professionals and mentors, you'll help drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.\nWhat You'll Do\nAs a member of the Quality Assurance team, you will help ensure that research activities, data, and processes meet regulatory and company standards by:\nConducting audits of clinical and laboratory study activities to verify compliance with protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GxP requirements, and regulatory guidelines.\nReviewing study documentation, reports, and data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.\nPartnering with teams across Clinical Operations, Laboratory Services, Data Management, Recruiting, Screening, Bioanalytical Sciences, and other functional areas to support quality initiatives.\nPreparing clear, concise, and actionable audit and inspection reports.\nCommunicating audit observations and findings effectively to stakeholders and supporting the development of appropriate corrective actions.\nVerifying that SOPs are current, followed consistently, and aligned with regulatory expectations.\nParticipating in a variety of quality activities, including: Study audits In-life audits Process audits Vendor qualifications Equipment validation reviews Software validation assessments\nIdentifying trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvements that strengthen quality systems and operational effectiveness.\nMaintaining organized and accurate quality records and audit documentation.\nInterpreting and applying GCP, GLP, and GCLP regulations to support compliant study conduct.\nCollaborating with experienced QA mentors to expand your knowledge and technical expertise.\nContributing to a culture of continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence.\nWhat You'll Need to Succeed\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.\nBasic understanding of pharmaceutical, clinical research, or laboratory environments.\nFamiliarity with GCP, GLP, GCLP, ICH guidelines, or other regulated quality systems is preferred.\nSkills & Attributes\nWe're looking for candidates who are:\nPassionate about quality, compliance, and scientific integrity.\nNaturally curious and analytical with strong problem-solving abilities.\nHighly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.\nDetail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.\nComfortable reviewing technical documents and identifying inconsistencies.\nSkilled communicators who can confidently interact with cross-functional teams.\nAdaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.\nDependable professionals who demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, and integrity.\nTechnical Skills\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).\nExperience with quality management systems, electronic document systems, or laboratory software is an asset.\nFamiliarity with MasterControl, Watson LIMS, or Analyst software is considered a plus.\nWhy Join Us?\nGain hands-on experience in Quality Assurance within a regulated pharmaceutical and clinical research environment.\nCollaborate with scientists, clinicians, laboratory professionals, and quality experts.\nDevelop expertise in auditing, regulatory compliance, quality systems, and process improvement.\nReceive mentorship and professional development opportunities from experienced QA leaders.\nBuild a strong foundation for future career growth in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Validation, Clinical Operations, Compliance, or Project Management.\nMake a meaningful impact by helping ensure the quality and integrity of research that supports the development of innovative therapies.\nIf you're a detail-oriented science professional who enjoys problem-solving, process improvement, and ensuring work is done right the first time, we invite you to join our Quality Assurance team and help drive excellence across every stage of the research process.\nWork Authorization & Sponsorship\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 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