Quality Assurance Associate

The Quality Assurance Specialist serves as a technical quality resource across Operations and Quality Assurance, analyzing and updating existing documents against ISO standards and 21 CFR 820 requirements to ensure regulatory compliance. This role provides solutions to quality and compliance issues, supports manufacturing activities, and contributes to the continuous improvement of the quality management system within a medical device production environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quality processes, procedures and documentations against ISO standards and 21 CFR 820 regulations to ensure compliance and adherence.

• Update corrective actions, including identification of issues, development of corrective action plans, implementation, and follow-up verification.

• Manage and support the complaint handling process, including complaint intake, investigation, documentation, and resolution.

• Validate and improve procedures and work instructions to ensure they are clear, accurate, and aligned with regulatory and quality system requirements.

• Maintain and revise documentation control processes to ensure controlled, compliant, and up-to-date quality documentation.

• Initiate, review, and manage engineering change orders to ensure changes are properly evaluated, documented, and implemented in production and quality systems.

• Collaborate with cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams to address quality issues, optimize process flow, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Coordinate with external auditors, providing necessary documentation, explanations, and follow-up actions related to quality systems and regulatory compliance.

• Prepare clear, accurate technical reports and investigation summaries documenting findings, conclusions, and recommended actions.

Essential Skills

• Quality assurance or Documentation Control preferably 13 years in quality assurance or operations.

• Background in QA, with additional QC experience considered beneficial.

• Experience in medical products, medical device, pharmaceutical, or disposable product manufacturing environments a plus.

• Practical experience with Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes, including corrective action plans and follow-through.

• Technical writing skills for clear, structured reporting of investigations and preparation of compliance documentation.

• Ability to validate and refine work instructions and procedures to ensure clarity and regulatory alignment.

• Understanding of manufacturing and production processes, process flow, and product testing requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in medical device or disposable product manufacturing is preferred.

• Comfort working with external vendors, customers, and auditors in a professional and collaborative manner.

• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team and support ongoing product manufacturing.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide technical consultation in a positive, supportive manner.

• Attention to detail and strong documentation practices to maintain accurate quality records.

Work Environment

This role operates in a medical device manufacturing environment and involves close collaboration with cross-functional internal teams in Operations, Quality Assurance, and manufacturing, as well as interaction with external vendors, customers, and auditors. The environment emphasizes regulatory compliance, technical rigor, and a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Haltom City, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Haltom City, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Haltom City,TX.

About Actalent

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