Senior QA Analyst - Day Shift (On-site in College Station, TX)

As a Senior QA Analyst at our College Station site, your main responsibilities will include reviewing and approving technical documentation, conducting quality audits, identifying quality improvement opportunities, and serving as a point of contact for both internal departments and external clients on quality matters. You'll also draft and review internal policies and provide compliance guidance.

To apply for the Senior QA Analyst position in College Station, TX, you should have at least a Master’s Degree with three years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or other regulated sectors. Alternatively, candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience, or an Associate’s degree with seven years of experience may also qualify. Certification as a Quality Auditor is preferred.

Key skills for the Senior QA Analyst role at the College Station location include excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational and analytical abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, and a solid understanding of cGMP regulations. Additionally, the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently is essential for success in this position.

Yes, the Senior QA Analyst position in College Station, TX encourages independent work. You'll have minimal supervision and will be responsible for setting your performance goals while contributing to departmental objectives. However, collaboration with other teams is still vital to your success.

The College Station Senior QA Analyst position stands out due to its emphasis on product quality and compliance in a dynamic work environment. You’ll get the chance to directly influence the quality assurance processes and engage with various departments, ensuring that the highest standards are maintained throughout the production cycle.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of quality audits you have conducted, including your role, the processes you audited, and the outcomes of those audits. Highlight any improvements you implemented as a result.

Explain your time management strategies, such as using lists, setting deadlines, and how you assess the urgency of different tasks. Mention your experience working under pressure while maintaining quality standards.

Recount a specific incident where you noticed a quality issue, describe your investigation process, the actions you took to escalate the issue, and the outcome. This shows your problem-solving skills and attention to quality.

Discuss your methodology for ensuring that quality policies are compliant with regulations and reflect industry best practices. Highlight any relevant experiences where you contributed to policy development.

Share your communication strategies for resolving conflicts, emphasizing your approach to collaboration and compromise while maintaining a focus on quality objectives. Illustrate this with an example from your past experience.

Show your commitment to continuous learning by discussing the resources you use, such as industry publications, seminars, and webinars. Highlight specific certifications you’re pursuing or have obtained.

Detail your understanding of cGMP regulations and the specific practices you implement in your daily work to ensure compliance, such as record keeping, conducting audits, and training team members.

List tools and software you have experience with, like Microsoft Excel, Quality Management Systems, or specific auditing software. Provide examples of how you used these tools to enhance quality assurance processes.

Discuss your strategies for managing multiple projects, such as how you break down tasks, assign priorities, and communicate with team members to ensure all deadlines are met effectively.

Reflect on the potential challenges, such as keeping up with rapid changes in regulations, enforcing compliance across different teams, or ensuring thorough audits. Share your perspective on how you might overcome these challenges.