RA QA SPECIALIST
SNAP Diagnostics Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States · $65K–$85K/yr
Medical Equipment Manufacturing · 51-200 employees
About the role
The Quality Assurance Specialist will implement and maintain quality standards while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements across all operational processes. They will also facilitate internal audits, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of relevant quality assurance or quality control experience in a regulated environment. A bachelor's degree is preferred, along with a strong understanding of quality systems and industry standards such as GMP, GLP, or FDA regulations.
Full description
Experience Required: Minimum 3 Years Education: Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Assurance Specialist to support quality operations and compliance initiatives in a regulated environment. This individual contributor role requires sound professional judgment, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and a strong understanding of quality systems, regulatory compliance, and process improvement.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience implementing quality standards, supporting audits and inspections, and ensuring compliance throughout all stages of operational and production processes.
This position is an on-site office position. Must live in the local area.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain quality standards across all stages of the process
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality systems
- Assess potential quality and compliance risks and provide recommendations for mitigation
- Take ownership of quality control activities related to:
- Service Processes
- Testing and operations
- Production processes
- Finished products and services
- Facilitate internal audits and regulatory inspections
- Coordinate and support quality training initiatives
- Apply professional expertise and independent judgment to resolve quality-related issues
- Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and compliance excellence
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent in experience
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant quality assurance or quality control experience
- Strong understanding of quality systems, compliance standards, and regulated environments
- Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Practical knowledge gained through hands-on industry experience preferred
Preferred Skills
- Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare environments
- Familiarity with GMP, GLP, GCP, FDA, or ISO standards
- Strong problem-solving and risk assessment capabilities
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