Sr. QA Specialist (Fri-Sun 6am-6:30pm)

In support of biologics/gene therapy manufacturing operations, the Senior Quality Assurance Specialist champions collaborative day to day floor support, batch record review, and batch disposition. This role is accountable for all elements of the Quality Management System (QMS), including but not limited to deviations, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), excursions, Out of Specifications (OOS), change controls, and upholding data integrity.

This role is aligned with the Manufacturing Friday-Sunday shift and the schedule is Friday-Sunday, 6am-6:30pm.

• Oversee and provide regulatory compliance guidance during on-the-floor manufacturing activities.
• Support cGMP manufacturing operations through administration and enforcement of the Quality Management System including, but not limited to, deviations, change controls, and CAPAs.
• Review and approve documents from Manufacturing, such as SOPs, batch records, logbooks, training forms, etc.
• Perform Quality walkthroughs to maintain inspection readiness environment.
• Participate in batch disposition activities.
• QA support of drug product aseptic fill operations and vial visual inspections.
• Assist in deviation investigations, CAPA and Change Control implementations.
• Provide QA operation functional trainings, guidance, and mentorship to junior QA specialists.
• Support internal and external audits and inspections.
• Lead and support the Quality and production operation continuous improvement.

• Adaptability required as work schedule may change based on business needs.
• Criminal background check required.
• Other duties as assigned

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to meet the following physical demands:

• Frequently required to work in a BSL 2 environment with personal protective equipment/aseptic gowning.
• Regularly required to work around large machinery and typical utilities seen in pharmaceutical facilities.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; caustic chemicals; hazardous waste.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels
• Spending time on the floor during activity execution (maintenance, construction, commissioning and qualification) is required.

• Frequently required to stand; sit.
• Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop/crouch.

• Frequently utilize close vision and the ability to adjust focus

• Frequently required to communicate by talking, hearing, using telephone and e-mail

Committed to Science
We are committed to scientific excellence, staying current with industry developments, making data-driven decisions, and pursuing innovation to advance healthcare.

Urgency in action for the patients
We operate with urgency and a commitment to delivering timely treatments to patients by accelerating our partners' programs.

Resilience & Grit in operations
We are committed to overcoming challenges, learning from failures, and persistently striving for success. 

Execute with Excellence & Integrity
We are dedicated to delivering quality results and upholding ethical principals.

Solutions driven for our partners
We are committed to being a proactive, collaborative, creative and open-minded partner.

• Nothing in the job description for this role restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• This position requires a criminal background check.
• Genezen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Genezen participates in EVerify.
• Genezen is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Genezen has operates two locations: one in Fishers, Indiana and the second in Lexington, Massachusetts. 

Fishers is a suburb of Indianapolis. Fishers was named the #1 place to live in the US by Money Magazine in 2017 for its livability, safety and entrepreneurship. Fishers is one of the fastest growing communities in Indiana and is dedicated to supporting a high quality of life for all its residents. Nearby Indianapolis is home to professional and college sports teams, the Indy 500, a growing art community and the world’s largest children’s museum--to name just a few reasons why this area is a great place to live.

Lexington, Massachusetts, located just northwest of Boston, is renowned as a historic suburb with a rich cultural heritage. It boasts picturesque New England charm, tree-lined streets, and a vibrant community. Known for its pivotal role in the American Revolution, Lexington offers visitors and residents alike a blend of historical landmarks, modern amenities, and a strong sense of community pride.