Quality Systems Specialist

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That's why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor's Quality Assurance & Quality Systems vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

This position reports to the Sr. Supervisor, Quality Systems and will sit in our Carpinteria, CA location supporting the Nusil business unit.

What we're looking for:

• Education: High school diploma or GED is required; Associate and Bachelor degree preferred (related field a plus: Medical Device, Chemistry/Biology, Business Administration, Office Management)
• Experience: 3 to 5 years' experience in related industry
  • Associate/Bachelor degree obtained - 1-3 years' experience in related industry
  • Contract Management
• Collaboration Tool: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proficient in cGMP/cGXP requirements and applicability to NuSil quality system

How you will create an impact:

The Quality Systems Specialist is responsible for support functions related to the quality systems team, clerical and administrative support, data entry and other supporting functions to ensure maintenance of policies and procedures according to applicable regulatory requirements. The individual will be required to interpret customer purchase orders for quality obligations and will need to negotiate terms of those requirements. This position may also support internal audits, external audits including customer, vendor and regulatory audits. The appropriate candidate must be highly adaptable, detail-oriented, work well under minimal supervision, and effective problem-solving skills.

• Performs specialized administrative work in relationship to quality systems throughout the company.
• Supports department customer relationship management activities.
• Monitor and organize inquiries directed to the organization's quality assurance email inbox. This includes screening content of emails, assigning request numbers to each request that is received and assigning requests to quality specialists.
• Maintaining excellent customer service via phone calls with other departments and emails with clients.
• Directly communicating with clients via email regarding the status of their request and ensuring all requests are completed in a timely manner by maintaining clear communication with quality specialists.
• Filing, scanning and storage of quality records.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

• Verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Technical writing
• Math and computer skills

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Must be able to lift/carry boxes up to 20 lbs and perform general filing duties.
• The employee must be able to work in non-climate controlled areas.
• The employee is regularly required to maintain a pleasant and professional manner with coworkers and concentrate on work while surrounded by distractions. The noise level is usually moderate.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.comand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.