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Summary of objective:
The QA Specialist I, ACM is a key member of the aseptic operations team. This role is responsible for real-time continuous monitoring of all aseptic processing activities within the clean rooms. Responsibilities include continuous oversight of drug product manufacturing operator performance and aseptic behavior, ACM program documentation (including tracking and trending), and ensuring compliance of aseptic technique, gowning, and cleanroom behavior inside the ISO 5 core and adjacent classified areas. Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory and industry standards, quality improvements, and safety/efficacy for phase appropriate CGMP manufacture of drug products.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide continuous oversight of drug product manufacturing operator performance and aseptic behavior inside the ISO 5 core and adjacent classified areas.
- Observe and document real-time activities during manufacturing operations, including setup, filling, environmental monitoring, sanitization and routine/corrective interventions. Includes media fill (aseptic process simulations).
- Ensure compliance with PCI aseptic technique expectations, gowning standards, and cleanroom behavior as outlined in SOPs and training.
- Identify and escalate deviations from aseptic practices, personnel behaviors, or environmental controls that pose potential contamination risks.
- Capture detailed and objective records of events, interventions, and nonconformances using PCI-approved documentation tools or checklists.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Operations, Microbiology, and Training to identify opportunities for coaching, retraining, and continuous improvement.
- Participate in ACM observation trending per procedure for presentation during routine ACM program meetings.
- Assist with investigations and root cause analysis for contamination events, EM excursions, and aseptic technique deviations.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant scientific discipline preferred.
- Minimum of 0-2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or quality positions
- 1+ years of experience in a QA Operations role supporting late stage clinical and/or commercial production in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry preferred.
- Understanding of aseptic techniques, contamination control, and cGMP regulations (21 CFR Parts 210/211, EU Annex 1).
- Demonstrated ability to observe critically and document behaviors accurately and objectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills must be comfortable providing real-time coaching.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to make risk-based decisions and resolve issues with minimal guidance
- Proficiency in MS Office including Word, and Excel
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
- Honesty, integrity, respect and courtesy with all colleagues
- Creative with the ability to work with minimal supervision and balance with independent thinking
- Resilient through operational and organizational change
The hiring rate for this position is $21.69 - $24.41/hour plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise. PCI offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance coverage (including dental and vision), flexible spending account, and 401(k).
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma
- Minimum 0-2 years relevant experience in manufacturing or quality positions
- Understanding of aseptic techniques, contamination control, and cGMP regulations (21 CFR Parts 210/211, EU Annex 1)
- Demonstrated ability to observe critically and document behaviors accurately and objectively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfort providing real-time coaching
- Proficiency in MS Office including Word and Excel
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to make risk-based decisions and resolve issues with minimal guidance
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment; resilience through operational change
- Honesty, integrity, respect and courtesy
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline
- 1+ years experience in a QA Operations role supporting late-stage clinical and/or commercial production in pharmaceutical or biotech industry
PCI Pharma Services Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PCI Pharma Services and has not been reviewed or approved by PCI Pharma Services.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides a 401(k) with an employer match in the mid‑single‑digit range, with immediate vesting noted in certain cases. This is viewed as a solid component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are commonly available, and some roles indicate vacation is accessible from early tenure. Availability of time off is frequently described as a positive element of the package.
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Affordable Benefits — Health insurance is sometimes described as reasonably priced depending on plan tier. Feedback suggests core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of a standard offering.
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What We Do
PCI is a leading provider of integrated pharmaceutical development services to the global healthcare market. With facilities in North America and Europe, PCI supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies with products destined for more than 100 countries around the world. PCI provides services for each stage of the product lifecycle – from early Phase I through commercial launch and long-term supply – and partners with customers to provide key insight and expertise in enabling successful commercialization and bringing lifesaving medications to patients. For more information, go to www.pci.com.
