Quality Assurance Specialist

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to strengthen and oversee our quality assurance development. You will pioneer and execute quality assurance activities associated with clinical Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of our bioprinted cell therapies. With a passion for optimization, you will also drive continuous improvement of our manufacturing and quality systems by developing, applying, revising, and maintaining quality metrics. Responsibilities Support in development of internal QA processes and procedures and implementation of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS). Maintain and provide document control support. Assist in development of training content for QA processes, maintain training and certification requirements for the position. Identify and evaluate issues and/or gaps in processes and documentation and propose effective solutions to remediate. Provide QA expertise on change management, and support implementation of documents, design, process, and material related changes. Collaborate closely with R&D teams from the early development phases to embed quality standards directly into product designs, technical documentation, and underlying engineering processes Support the internal vendor qualification program by ensuring vendor documents are up to date and compliant. Be the quality assurance and documentation expert and support cross-functional groups on: Reviewing study protocols and reports Creating, reviewing, approving, and implementing SOPs, Policies, forms, and other controlled documents Reviewing data for completeness Completing root cause analysis/ investigations and implementing appropriate corrective and preventive actions. Review executed batch records to ensure compliance with Good Documentation practices and procedures; communicate and resolve discrepancies with the cross-functional teams. Collaborate routinely with the CMC and QC teams during processing, bioprinting and testing, ensuring buy-in and ownership of our quality program. Assist in the development of critical raw material specifications and review and approve incoming raw materials. Support in the development and implementation of critical CMC equipment qualification. Assist in Risk Management by conducting risk assessments on core raw materials. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Experience Education & Experience: You hold a Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology or another relevant discipline and 5-7+ years of hands-on experience developing, or administrating GMP quality programs in biotech, medical device, or pharmaceutical environments. Regulatory Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge and application of industrial regulations including those of FDA, EMEA, and other authorities related to Biologics and/or Pharmaceuticals. Experience with medical device regulations is a plus. Detail-Oriented: You have outstanding attention to detail as well as process rigour. You take pride in your work and strive for excellence. Go-Getter: You work with a sense of urgency, are results-driven, and thrive in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary, and entrepreneurial environment. You are willing to roll up your sleeves and do what it takes to get the job done. Collaborative: You thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment and believe that we can get further, faster by working together. The hiring range for this role is $73,863 - $92,329, annually. Our ranges are based on market data. Offered salaries will be based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. For candidates who exceed role requirements, we are open to exploring above-range offers. Note that base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at Aspect. Members of the Aspect team also receive equity, a comprehensive benefits package, and support for continuous learning and career progression. Who We Are Aspect Biosystems is a biotechnology company pioneering the development of a novel category of regenerative medicine designed to restore or supplement biological function and deliver curative therapies for some of the most elusive diseases. Aspect is developing these bioengineered cellular medicines by applying its full-stack tissue therapeutic platform, which integrates proprietary AI-powered bioprinting technology, therapeutic cells, hypoimmune cell engineering, and advanced biomaterials. Aspect is advancing its therapeutic pipeline across multiple endocrine and metabolic diseases, including diabetes and rare endocrine disorders. If you are committed to making a real impact and accelerating the development of life-changing therapies, we want to hear from you! Curious about our current perks and benefits? Learn more here. At Aspect Biosystems, our strength has always been in our diversity. Different people, thinking differently, unified in creating a world that is better for us all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone on our team. All aspects of employment — including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or terminate — are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, citizenship status, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other status protected under federal, state, provincial, or local law. If you're interested in joining our team but don't see a job posting that matches your experience or background, we encourage you to submit a general application to be considered for future opportunities!

The Quality Assurance Specialist will oversee and execute quality assurance activities for bioprinted cell therapies in compliance with GMP standards. They will also drive continuous improvement of manufacturing and quality systems by managing documentation, processes, and cross-functional collaboration.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field. They are required to have 5-7+ years of hands-on experience in GMP quality programs within biotech, medical device, or pharmaceutical environments.

• Equity • Comprehensive benefits package • Continuous learning support • Career progression support

• Quality assurancePreferred
• Data analysisPreferred

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• Quality Assurance
• GMP
• QMS
• Document control
• Change management
• SOP development
• Root cause analysis
• Corrective and preventive actions
• Batch record review
• Risk management
• Regulatory compliance
• Biotechnology
• Process optimization
• Vendor qualification
• Technical documentation
• Data analysis
• Endocrine Diseases And Disorders
• Good Documentation Practices
• Continuous Development
• Full Stack Development
• Document Control
• Curiosity
• Medical Devices
• Raw Material Specification Management
• Quality Management Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• Biology
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Change Management
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Endocrinology
• Equities
• Risk Management
• Market Data
• Metabolic Diseases And Disorders
• Pharmaceuticals
• Quality Management
• Regenerative Medicine
• Risk Analysis
• Safety Assurance
• Technical Documentation
• Investigation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Detail Oriented

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Quality Assurance Specialist
• Product Graders and Testers (except Foods and Beverages)
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week