Job Family:
IT Project Management (Digital)
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
We are currently searching for a Quality Assurance Specialist to provide support to the US Food & Drug Administration in the following locations: St. Louis, MO, Silver Spring, MD.
What You Will Do:
Participate in developing, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) to maintain ISO 17025 certification.
Establish and maintain a process for evaluating and validating software and associated documentation.
Conduct formal and informal reviews of quality elements throughout the development lifecycle.
Implement procedures to ensure that all information systems, products, and services meet organization quality standards and end-user requirements.
Routinely update management on the status and effectiveness of the QMS.
Perform and lead software validation.
Document and resolve complex problems related to quality.
Perform root cause analysis investigations, manage a corrective and preventive action (CAPA) program, and perform effectiveness checks as needed.
Develop and oversee the implementation of the Quality Management Plan (QMP) or other established guidelines for the Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) Review Process.
Coordinate the resolution of OPQ matters related to QMS components, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of process improvement tools utilized.
Act as a Quality Assurance subject matter expert for technical writers and other Quality Assurance Analysts.
Perform risk analysis of processes and recommend quality improvements.
What You Will Need:
A bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a relevant field such as Quality Assurance, Engineering, or a related discipline.
A Minimum of TWO (2) years of experience in quality assurance concepts, practices, and methodology.
Experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining QMS.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in software validation, regulatory operations, and quality documentation.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Experience with ISO 17025 certification.
Familiarity with the FDA regulatory submissions and product reviews.
Knowledge of continuous improvement processes.
Experience in coordinating with various stakeholders, including quality managers, regulatory staff, and scientific discipline\department leadership.
Ability to develop tentative/final operating criteria, procedures, protocols, and other communications pertaining to the QMS.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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What We Do
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success.
The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.
