Quality Assurance Specialist

The Discovery Sciences team has been active in supporting projects for more than 30 years, providing a variety of analytical chemistry and research services. For example, our scientists perform a broad array of chemical analyses, including:

• High-throughput screening
• Measurements of environmental media
• Analytical method development
• Chemical characterization
• Dose formulation development, validation and dose analysis
• Bioanalytical method development, validation and analysis
• Stability measurements
• Pharmacokinetic studies

We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to support projects and initiate solutions to discrepancies/issues with data review, inspection, SOPs and other quality related items, supporting the Discovery Sciences business unit.

• Provide some support in maintaining department QA systems (e.g., prepares inspection checklists and reviews SOPs).
• Demonstrate quality work and attention to regulatory requirements (GLP and cGMP).
• Perform inspections/audits and produce QAU reports, both
• Work according to defined task timelines and schedules.
• May assist in providing training on regulations for departments supported by QA.
• Take entry level training courses in functional area.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work well with others. Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work individually and as a part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Bachelor's level degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Toxicology or related scientific field and at least 3 year of directly related experience
• Demonstrated expertise working with MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
• Demonstrated knowledge of analytical techniques, including but not limited to chromatography.

Preferred:

• Experience working in one or more of the following environments;
  • ISO
  • Natural Products
  • Botanical
• Regulatory inspection experience supporting FDA or EPA clients.

For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.

RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.