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Senior Specialist, On-the-Floor, Quality Assurance

Melbourne - AustraliaFull-time2026-07-24 → 2026-11-11

Core

Provide real-time Quality Assurance oversight across internal manufacturing and Quality Control operations supporting cGMP mRNA drug substance production.

Role type

Senior Specialist, On-the-Floor Quality Assurance

Builds

Compliant, efficient, and high-quality mRNA drug substance production operations

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / mRNA manufacturing / Quality Systems

Required skills

cGMP compliance, deviation management, CAPA, root cause analysis, risk assessment, data integrity, SOP authoring, GMP documentation, microbiology oversight, stability program management, audit support, mentorship

Preferred skills

AI-enabled quality solutions, digital transformation, contamination control strategies, method validation, external lab governance

Technologies

SAP, LIMS, MODA, eLN, CDS

Responsibilities

Perform routine walkthroughs of manufacturing suites and QC laboratories to verify facility conditions and GMP compliance; Make timely, risk-based quality decisions and escalate concerns to leadership; Partner with cross-functional teams to manage deviation events and OOS/OOT investigations; Author, review, and approve quality documentation including SOPs and batch records; Coach and mentor Manufacturing and QC personnel on GMP and data integrity; Support inspection readiness and audit preparation activities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC