Position: Contract QA Specialist

Salary Range: $30-$33/hour

Location: Carlsbad, San Diego, CA

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About Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a global CRO (Contract Research Organization) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.

We're proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADC's, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,000 global customers. To learn more, visit .

Job Overview:

The Contract QA Specialist is responsible for supporting quality assurance operations, including processing change orders and deviations, managing archival materials, and ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) principles. This role also contributes to the review of study data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process change orders and updates through the eQCM system in alignment with management direction
• Maintain inventory of samples, specimens, blocks, and slides
• Assist with packaging, labeling, shipment, relocation, or disposal of samples and materials
• Organize, label, and archive paper-based study data for on-site storage
• Upload tracking sheets and documentation into the electronic document management system (eQCM)
• Review forms, reports, and study data for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to protocols, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
• Scan and organize correspondence, raw data, and controlled documents into eQCM
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support QA processes and ensure compliance
• Communicate effectively with team members, management, and clients

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 1 year of QA or document control experience in a regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment (required)
• Experience with eQCM or similar electronic quality/document management systems (preferred)
• Experience with archiving or records management (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational communication skills
• Ability to review and interpret technical documentation with accuracy
• Familiarity with GLP standards and regulated environments (required)
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Systems (preferred)
• Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, alternating as needed
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 30 pounds

Why Pharmaron?

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 21,000 employees and operations in the U.S., the U.K. and China. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.

Collaborative Culture: You will thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners, and collaborators.

How to Apply:

Ready to seize this incredible opportunity? Join us at Pharmaron and be part of a dynamic team driving innovation and excellence in biopharmaceutical research and development. Apply online today!

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Pharmaron values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment where all individuals are empowered to succeed. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the world of life sciences.