• Quality Assurance Associate

    Actalent (Waltham, MA)


    Job Title: Quality Assurance AssociateJob Description

     

    We are seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Associate to support on-the-floor QA issues within our manufacturing suite. You will play a crucial role in mitigating gaps and risks for all quality and GMP processes, and will run investigations for deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and out-of-specifications. Additionally, you will review and author SOPs to ensure compliance with industry standards.

    Responsibilities

    + Support on-the-floor QA issues within the manufacturing suite.

    + Mitigate gaps and risks for all quality and GMP processes.

    + Conduct investigations for deviations, change controls, CAPAs, and out-of-specifications.

    + Review and author Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in quality assurance and document control.

    + Experience with batch record review, CAPA, and deviation management.

    + Knowledge of compliance, audits, and quality systems management.

    + Familiarity with cGMP, FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 211, 212), and ICH guidelines.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of experience.

    + Experience supervising or managing direct reports.

    + Capability to support GMP requirements and compliance.

    Work Environment

    The role involves working with a team of 3-4 individuals. It is a first shift, Monday to Friday business casual environment, with occasional weekend work required. The company values hard-working individuals who are great team players. Enjoy contractor perks such as participation in all company events, a fully stocked kitchen, company-provided lunches twice a week, and access to an on-site gym that's open 24/7.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waltham, MA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $45.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Waltham,MA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.