Overview
Versiti is a fusion of donors scientific curiosity and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute we enable life saving gifts from our donors and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine transplantation stem cells and cellular therapies oncology and genomics diagnostic lab services and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals blood centers hospital systems research and educational institutions and other health care providers. At Versiti we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.
Position Summary
This role provides advanced specialist support in the corresponding quality field and acts as a senior member of the Quality team to meet the goals and objectives of the department and potentially other service lines. Works to support the development and communication of the overall Versiti quality program. Ensures that all Versiti service lines receive guidance and support from Quality to enable them to obtain organizational goals.
Total Rewards Package
Benefits
Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical Dental and Vision Plans Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays Short- and Long-term disability life insurance 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k) voluntary programs discount programs others.
Responsibilities
- Core Quality Responsibilities
- Supports Manager in executing the Quality Plan and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Identify and develop quality system improvements.
- Integrates continuous improvement practices adopted by Versiti into quality systems education and improvement activities.
- Supports internal / external assessments as assigned and facilitates optimal communication between the department and the inspector / assessors.
- Reviews charts tables etc. to analyze quality metrics. Identifies areas requiring action based on quality metrics. Communicates and works collaboratively with service lines to develop appropriate actions.
- May review and approve standard operating procedures validation plans and results corrective action plans associated with events and other required documents for compliance as required.
- May review regulatory and standards changes / updates for impact on existing processes. Communicates changes / updates to service line management.
- May develop compile and submit regulatory submissions as required.
- May review analyze approve and monitor events logged in event management system including adequacy of investigation quality of documentation and appropriateness of corrective and preventative actions.
- Reviews events to assess impact to products / test results.
- Specific Senior Quality Compliance Specialist Responsibilities
- Perform internal audits per the approved Internal Audit Schedule and lead a team of quality auditors when needed
- Evaluate production processes for compliance with quality requirements
- Support audit team in developing audit reports; present audit reports to top management as needed
- Perform tracking and trending of data for the quality management system elements
- Participate in the compilation of Quality Management Review
- Conduct problem surveillance (event reports audit deficiencies customer complaints supplier recalls etc.) and work with customers to effectively resolve problems.
- Support and / or lead organizational projects from a quality perspective and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
- Ensure applicable service lines comply with the requirements of the quality management system as applicable.
- Serve as back up support to the Supervisor Quality Compliance and other Quality Compliance Specialists.
- Participate and / or lead training continuous improvement activities and Lean initiatives.
- Support external audits as applicable
- Perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor or Quality leadership.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree (in Clinical Laboratory Science life sciences engineering with science minor scientific discipline or allied health science discipline) requiredMasters Degree preferredExperience
4-6 years of experience in related field required4-6 years of experience with a masters degree requiredExperience in QMS QA QC or Quality Auditing preferably in an environment such as blood banking pharmaceutical medical devices or a hospital preferredKnowledge Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge in quality compliance regulatory affairs etc. and broad knowledge of several related disciplines within those functionsInvolves the use of broad theoretical knowledge or advanced knowledge of a highly specialized field and their interrelationshipsUnderstands the interrelationships of different disciplines directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and ideasFocuses on providing detailed analyses and applying results to improve business operationsRequires advanced knowledge and application of external standards and regulations that impact related disciplines.Advanced knowledge of GxP requirements such as Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR)Knowledge of using professional concepts and company policies and procedures to solve a variety of problems works on problems of moderate scope.Exercises independent judgment within defined procedures and practices normally receives general instructionStrong communication and business acumen skillsProficiency in Microsoft OfficePossess strong attention to detail.Licenses and Certifications
Quality Certifications highly preferred (i.e. ASQ CQA ASQ CMQ / OE ASQ CQE) preferredTools and Technology
Personal Computer (desktop laptop tablet) requiredGeneral office equipment (computer printer fax copy machine) requiredMicrosoft Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) requiredQuality Auditor tools and techniques requiredRequired Experience :
Senior IC
Key Skills
IT,Access Control System,B2C,Asset,Cost Estimation,Art
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1