Quality Assurance Associate I

Cook MyoSite Inc. part of the Cook Group Inc. family of companies is on a mission to make regenerative medicine a part of everyday medicine. Were investigating our core technology autologous muscle-derived cells for the potential treatment of several muscle-related disorders. We at Cook MyoSite have the potential to make a difference in the lives of countless people around the world and we also have the potential to make a difference in yours. Joining our team is an opportunity to ignite your passion grow your potential and define your purpose. If youre curious motivated by helping others and driven by integrity we invite you to apply.

The Quality Assurance Associate I performs detailed quality reviews of batch records and associated records for final dispositioning and ensuring compliance with procedural and regulatory requirements.

Review and approve documentation associated with incoming biopsies.
Review and approve documentation associated with incoming materials
Review and approve records and associated data in support of cGMP operation activities.
Create batch records product labels and performs label verification processes.
Perform quality reviews and approvals of batch records. Responsible for dispositioning batches.
Participate in company projects as a quality representative.
Participate in risk assessment activities.
Perform investigation report writing reviewing and closing investigation reports.
Conduct and document training events.
Management of customer complaints.
Authoring quality system documents.
Perform various office-related duties; filing scanning and data entry.
Promote GLP/cGMP environment and follows procedural guidelines.

Exemplifies Cook MyoSite Core Values
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Must maintain company quality and safety standards
This position requires an ongoing commitment to upgrading knowledge job skills and abilities in addition to competency related to all duties and responsibilities listed above.
Ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision
Maintain composure and competence under stressful situations; demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization to achieve company goals
Trainability
Must have effective verbal written and interpersonal skills
Able to prioritize and operate proactively
Must exhibit well developed skills in prioritizing planning organization decision making and time management
Must maintain a high level of confidentiality
Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people. Proven success in initiating promoting and maintaining strong interpersonal relations
Demonstrates critical thinking and ability to execute goals set by the organization and Department Manager

Hybrid

Undergraduate degree in any Life Sciences and 1-3 years relevant experience or 6 years direct relevant experience in Quality Assurance to provide a comparable background

Minimum of 3 years experience in Quality Assurance

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and other general office equipment.

Knowledge of cGMP regulations and good documentation practices

Physical Requirements:

Laboratory Setting (Non-Production: General office warehouse and laboratory setting with potential (limited) exposure to hazardous chemicals and/or harsh disinfectants while in BioSafety Level II.

Ability to conduct and hear ordinary conversation and telephone communication.
Must be able to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include but not limited to evenings weekends extended work hours and/or extra work hours sometimes on short notice as required.
Ability to work under specific time constraints.
Must be able to sit at desk in meetings and/or work on a computer for long or extended periods of time.
Visual and manual acuity for working with computers and equipment.
Ability to spend majority of day standing in laboratory setting or sitting in biological safety hood setting.
Physically capable of standing walking stooping kneeling crouching climbing steps and ladders reaching twisting and bending on occasion with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must be capable of performing PPE gowning procedures on a frequent basis to enter BioSafety Level II including safety glasses lab coat gloves specialized clothing including laboratory scrubs (pants and shirt) and facial mask (if required) on a regular basis.
Must be able to extend arms outright for extended periods of time periodically at intervals for up to 3 hours at a time.

Employee that does not interact with Healthcare Professionals
Compliance with all policies of the company including without limitation the Cook Employee Manual Cook Code of Conduct Quality System Manual Cook Electronic Information Policy and HIPAA regulations.

At Cook MyoSite we dont just accept difference we celebrate it we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees our products and our community. Cook MyoSite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
This job description features the essential and critical functions of the position described and is not an exhaustive list of tasks and/or responsibilities. This may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.