Quality Assurance Inspector - 12 hour Schedule - Night Shift

Description:

The QA Inspector I plays an important role in supporting our commitment to quality by overseeing the sampling, inspection and testing of incoming raw materials, packaging components and returned goods to ensure they meet established specifications. This role also supports quality oversight throughout all phases of drug manufacturing and helps maintain compliance at every step. In addition, the QA Inspector I is responsible for receiving, inspecting, releasing and controlling labels and outserts, as well as ensuring quality standards are upheld before, during and after each packaging run. This role follows a 12-hour rotating schedule, working from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Essential Functions:

• Perform Inspection, sampling and testing where applicable on all incoming raw materials, packaging components and returned goods following detailed written procedures. 
• Preparation of samples for chemical and microbiological (where required) analysis and delivering them to the QC lab. 
• Inspection and test of packaging components utilizing various measuring devices such as scales, micrometers and height gauges to determine conformance to specifications. 
• Maintaining detailed records of sampling, inspections and testing activities. 
• Assign and verify of expiration date and retest date for all the GMP raw materials through vendor COA and in-house COA. 
• Collection of packaged product samples for annual stability.
• Perform room, equipment, and packaging line checks (where applicable) prior to each stage of manufacturing following detailed written procedures. 
• Conduct in process testing per manufacturing and packaging batch record instructions. 
• Prepare controlled / uncontrolled / packaged finished product samples for QC lab and QA retains, following detailed documentation procedures. Maintenance of standard weights required to perfomr daily verification of balances.
• Labeling component receipt, visual examination, counting, preliminary inspection and sampling. Preparation of labeling components/outserts inspection reports; quarantine and release labels and maintaining incoming components log and corresponding inventory cards. 
• Issuance of labeling components/outserts according to packaging order and regular monitoring and auditing of label room. 
• Fill out the QA final labeled product inspection report, final line clearance which includes labeling and packaging reconciliation paperwork.
• Compliance of Warehouse area in terms of Isolation of Quarantine, Released, In-Process, Finished Product, Packaged Product, Returned Goods, and Rejected areas.
• Ensure the proper isolation of rejected material generated during batch process and accountability in the batch record
• Monitor facility and product environmental operating conditions

Additional Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain and calibrate Hardness tester, Friabilitor, Weight Variation system, weighing scales and balances, label counting machine, and Kirby Lester tablet counters according to established schedules and maintain detailed calibration records
• Collection of samples to reassay bulk finished product before expiration
• Work in a Contained Manufacturing area/facility following all precautions and procedures
• Visual inspection and preparation of report of all products for APR
• Other duties as assigned by management.

 

Additional Requirement: 

This position requires successful completion of an OSHA-compliant Respirator Fit Test

Education:

• High School or GED - Required

Experience:

• 1 year or more of Quality Assurance or related field

Skills:

• Organizational skills. - Advanced
• Ability to apply creative problem solving - Intermediate
• Basic computer skills (Word and Excel ) - Intermediate

Specialized Knowledge:

• Good basic math knowledge and excellent attention to details.
• Records observations for improving processes.

 

 

 

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $19.50- $23.50 per hour. In addition, Amneal offers a short-term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance-based award, as well as a long-term incentive award, such as restricted stock units, with this position within the first 12 months. 

Amneal ranges reflect the Company’s good faith estimate of what Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, experience, geographic location and other relevant skills. At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well-being with programs that help you enjoy your career alongside life’s many other commitments and opportunities.

 

Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, liability for service in the U.S. Armed Forces or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.