QA Inspector

Nordic Naturals

Vista, CA

Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in pharmaceutical quality assurance and are comfortable with hands-on, detail-oriented tasks.

Best fit for

Candidates with hands-on QA experience in pharmaceuticals and a track record of meticulous documentation
— “Documents any quality related process and product findings in the manufacturing batch record”
Individuals who are physically capable of operating forklifts and handling equipment in a production environment
— “Forklift certified (standing and sitting)”
Those with strong attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a regulated setting
— “able to multitask, attention to details as well as flexibility to changing priorities and due dates”

Things to consider

The role requires physical presence in Vista, CA, with limited remote flexibility
— “Oversees manufacturing personnel in assigned processing areas”
Candidates must be prepared for routine environmental and equipment testing tasks
— “Responsible for warehouse and production areas environmental and process water monitoring”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with GMP compliance and laboratory testing procedures in your resume
— “adherence to departmental and company standard operating procedures and GMP guidelines”
Emphasize your ability to maintain accurate records and follow systematic methods
— “possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task”
Showcase any bilingual capabilities or willingness to learn Spanish for better alignment
— “Bi-lingual language skills in Spanish, helpful but not required”
Demonstrate your ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities
— “flexibility to changing priorities and due dates”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

performed sampling of intermediates and finished goods
overseen adherence to standard operating procedures

Typical background

high school diploma2+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Skills & requirements

Required

Quality AssuranceInspectionDispositionGMP GuidelinesLaboratory TestingEquipment CalibrationSafety Reporting

Preferred

Pharmaceutical Industry ExperienceForklift Certification

Stack & domain

SamplingInspectionDefectsDispositionsProduct Quality SpecificationsManufacturing Batch RecordsInventory CardFacility Environmental TestingLaboratory And Manufacturing Equipment CalibrationPhysical And Chemical TestingDietary SupplementsGMP GuidelinesWarehouse And Production Areas Environmental MonitoringProcess Water SamplingMicrobiological TestingBasic Laboratory InstrumentationProduction Equipment CalibrationSafety Hazard ReportingPositive AttitudeInnovationDetail OrientationEnthusiasmFriendlinessInitiativeOrganizationReliabilityQuality AssuranceManufacturingQuality ControlGMPWarehouse ManagementProductionLaboratory TestingSafety

About the role

Original posting from Nordic Naturals via Greenhouse

POSITION SUMMARY
Performs sampling of intermediates and finished goods. Inspects, defects and dispositions, according to specific product quality specifications, intermediates and finished goods and documents results in manufacturing batch records. Oversees manufacturing personnel in assigned processing areas and procedures adherence to departmental and company standard operating procedures and GMP guidelines. Performs routine facility environmental testing as well as basic laboratory and manufacturing equipment calibration and assorted physical and chemical testing relating to the manufacture and quality of dietary supplements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Function Statement(s)
Performs sampling of intermediates and finished goods for testing. Enters all required documentation in the sampling specification report, manufacturing batch record and inventory card before and after testing and approval.
Inspects, defects and dispositions resulting in intermediates and finished goods according to specific product quality specifications. Documents any quality related process and product findings in the manufacturing batch record and, if required, prepares ancillary reports.
Provides area clearances to manufacturing areas as assigned, prior to dispensing, blending/compounding, encapsulation, sizing and/or inspection, bulk and FG packaging operations.
Oversees adherence or procedures and personnel to established standard operating procedures and GMP guidelines.
Responsible for warehouse and production areas environmental and process water monitoring including temperature and humidity control, water sampling and in-process swab sampling for microbiological testing.
Performs basic laboratory instrumentation and production equipment calibrations. Performs daily checks to ensure that all manufacturing equipment is used within preventive maintenance and calibration periods.
Reports any safety hazards to Supervisor or Maintenance.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Positive – Ability to view all situations with a positive attitude.
Innovative – Ability to look beyond the standard solutions and “think outside the box”.
Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Enthusiastic – Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education:
At least high school diploma
Experience:
2+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferable.
Forklift certified (standing and sitting)
Able to lift, bend, climb and reach. (Forklift training, preferred)
Good communication skills, including ability to read and write in English. (Bi-lingual language skills in Spanish, helpful but not required).
Previous QA experience preferred
Flexibility in work hours preferred.
Team player, excellent work ethics and able to multitask, attention to details as well as flexibility to changing priorities and due dates.
Computer Skills:
Analytical, computer and mathematical skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demands
Lift/Carry
Stand
F (Frequently)
Walk
O (Occasionally)
Sit
O (Occasionally)
Handling / Fingering
F (Frequently)
Reach Outward
O (Occasionally)
Reach Above Shoulder
O (Occasionally)
Climb
O (Occasionally)
Crawl
O (Occasionally)
Squat or Kneel
O (Occasionally)
Bend
N (Not Applicable)
10 lbs or less
O (Occasionally)
11-20 lbs
N (Not Applicable)
21-50 lbs
N (Not Applicable)
51-100 lbs
N (Not Applicable)
Over 100 lbs
N (Not Applicable)
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less
O (Occasionally)
13-25 lbs
N (Not Applicable)
26-40 lbs
N (Not Applicable)
41-100 lbs
N (Not Applicable)

Source: Nordic Naturals careers (Greenhouse)