Quality Assurance Officer

at  Argenta

At Argenta, we’re more than a company — we’re a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we’re all the better for it.
Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market.
We’re in a unique position. We are the world’s only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health.

Our uniqueness means:

• We are ambitious, growing and building a ‘one team’ culture, guided by our values.
• We are team players;
• We are doers;
• We are customer-centric;
• We are innovators.

We value diversity, as a global company, we get the richness of working with different people in different places whether it be location, stages of their career, their development, their role. We believe that when everyone works together and puts their best “paw” forward we will make the lives of the animals we care for, better.
With bases in New Zealand, the US, the UK and Europe, our 700+ colleagues are driven by our partnership approach and purpose: Healthy Animals. Let’s Make It Happen, Together.
TEAM PLAYERS who want to DO great work and find INNOVATIVE ways to make animals lives better through our CUSTOMER CENTRIC efforts should apply.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred degree relevant to the pharmaceutical industry
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a QA or quality related role in a GMP regulated industry
• Excellent written, communication, and organization skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work with internal and external customers
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Flexibility and ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Seeks to understand issues, trends, and opportunities within Argenta and the industry and incorporates this knowledge into daily work
• Commitment to continuous improvement

• Solid understanding of GMP’s as interpreted by FDA, EU, CVM, OSHA, EPA, and Company policy and procedures
  This position is subject to a DEA background check post offer and at regular intervals. This position is also required to complete a post offer drug test. Both the background and drug test must comply with company standards or offers of employment will be rescinded.
  You will also be someone who is aligned with our company values of “We are Doers, We are Team Players, We are Innovators, We are Customer-Centric”.
  We pride ourselves on the uniqueness of our development and manufacturing abilities and the skills and qualities of our team.

  Want to know more about Argenta? Visit our website www.argentaglobal.com

• Argenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ARGENTA IS CURRENTLY LOOKING TO FILL THE ROLE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER IN THE ARGENTA, FORT DODGE - LOCATION.

We are looking for an exceptional Quality Assurance Officer to join the team in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The QA Officer is responsible for ensuring the administration and accurate recording of QA records and associated documentation. Duties include maintaining strong overall quality control of products made by the company adhering to reliability, performance, and customer expectation. Inspection of products is part of the job with the obligation to report and document findings.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Responsible for maintaining compliance with GMP’s
• Review and release raw materials and products
• Batch review and material/product release functions
• Perform manufacturing investigations for deviations, OOS results, and product complaints to determine root cause
• Determine appropriate CAPAs
• Assist in external and internal audits to ensure compliance to quality standards
• Review and approve procedures, specifications, and methods
• Ensure compliance with site quality systems/procedures and relevant GMPs
• Assist with supplier/manufacturer approvals and qualifications
• Liaise with Client for document review and approval