Quality Assurance Specialist Role at Curia USA
Curia is hiring a Quality Assurance Specialist in Springfield, MO! This role ensures quality assurance compliance on the manufacturing floor, supports cGMP standards, and manages quality systems to help deliver life-saving therapies. Join Curia and grow your career in pharmaceutical quality assurance.
Job Details:
- Position: Quality Assurance Specialist I
- Location: Springfield, MO, United States
- Department: Quality Assurance
- Experience: 0-3 years in cGMP/FDA-regulated industry
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Reports To: Quality Manager
- Supervisory Role: None
About Curia:
Curia is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of expertise in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Curia partners with companies worldwide to advance therapies from discovery to commercialization, ensuring high standards across all operations. The company is dedicated to helping patients by delivering life-saving treatments while maintaining strict compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements.
At Curia, employees are part of a collaborative and innovative environment that values professional growth, continuous learning, and operational excellence. The company emphasizes a strong culture of safety, and integrity in every stage of drug development and manufacturing. By joining Curia, you become part of a mission-driven organization committed to improving global health outcomes and supporting cutting-edge pharmaceutical innovations.
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or a related field
- Preferred: Gowning qualification may be required
Key Responsibilities for Quality Assurance Specialist:
- Maintain Quality Assurance databases, including archival, scanning, and training files
- Provide QA oversight during manufacturing operations
- Identify compliance risks and implement corrective actions promptly
- Author, review, and approve Quality Management System documents (SOPs, deviations, CAPAs, change controls)
- Assist with investigations, internal audits, and external audits
- Perform QA visual inspection of clinical and commercial drug products
- Track and follow-up on deviations, change controls, investigations, and CAPAs
- Collaborate with departments for operational improvement
Skills Required for Quality Assurance Specialist:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving
- Ability to multi-task and work independently
- Team-oriented mindset
- Strong critical thinking and root-cause analysis skills
Benefits of the Role:
- Generous benefits and paid training
- Vacation and holiday pay
- Career advancement opportunities
- Education reimbursement
- 401(k) program
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
