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Quality Assurance Associate

Kelly Services

Fort Washington, PAContract / Full-time$25–29/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25–29/hr
Location
Fort Washington, PA
Schedule
Contract / Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Kelly Science & Clinical seeks a Quality Assurance Associate to support quality operations in a pharmaceutical and OTC product logistics environment. The role focuses on sampling, inspection, and quality compliance for materials and packaging components. The ideal candidate has pharmaceutical or OTC experience, understands Good Manufacturing Practices, and is familiar with warehouse or inventory control systems; the associate also provides technical guidance and training to team members.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SamplingInspectionGood Manufacturing PracticesWarehouse SystemsInventory Control Systems

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentFour Years Pharmaceutical or OTC Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Quality Assurance Associate

Kelly Science & Clinical | Fort Washington, PA

Position Details

  • Job Title: Quality Assurance Associate

  • Location: Fort Washington, PA

  • Work Arrangement: Onsite

  • Pay Rate: $25/hr-$29/hr

  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

  • Hours: 40 hours per week

  • Job Type: Long-Term Contract, 12 months

Position Overview

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Quality Assurance Associate to support quality assurance operations within a pharmaceutical and over-the-counter (OTC) product logistics environment. This role focuses on sampling, inspection, and quality compliance for raw materials, bulk products, containers, closures, labeling, and packaging components.

The ideal candidate has experience in a pharmaceutical or OTC environment, understands Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and is familiar with warehouse or inventory control systems. This individual will also provide technical guidance and training to team members while supporting continuous improvement and quality initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform sampling and inspection of chemical components, bulk products, containers, closures, labeling, and packaging materials.

  • Prepare, label, and deliver samples to the laboratory for testing.

  • Support the review and disposition of packaging materials and track component inspections and annual testing requirements.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for sampling and inspection processes.

  • Train and provide technical guidance to sampling and inspection personnel.

  • Support the development and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training materials.

  • Assist with quality investigations, audits, and the resolution of audit observations.

  • Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with GMP requirements and established procedures.

  • Utilize applicable electronic systems to document activities, manage information, and support operational efficiency.

  • Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment by following established safety procedures and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; alternatively, relevant experience may be considered, with a minimum of four years of experience required.

  • At least **four years of experience in a pharmaceutical and/or OTC

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment\_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,027 open Quality Assurance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25–29/hr
  • Pennsylvania median$25–30/hr24 hourly ranges
  • US median$26–31/hr838 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $27/hr, is 6% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($29/hr) — in the middle half of Quality Assurance hourly ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 249 open Quality Assurance jobs in Pennsylvania and 5,027 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Quality Assurance postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,858 postings).
Education
1,725 of the 5,027 open Quality Assurance jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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