Quick overview
Job description
When you work as a QA Specialist II at KCAS, you get to further our mission by independently performing quality assurance activities that help ensure our scientific work complies with applicable regulatory requirements, guidance documents, company policies, and procedures. You will apply your knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements to perform document and data reviews, conduct audits and inspections, support investigations, and partner with scientific and operational teams to maintain the quality and integrity of our work.
Our Quality Assurance team partners closely with scientific and operational teams to maintain the quality, integrity, and compliance of the bioanalytical work performed at KCAS. As a Quality Assurance Specialist II, you will work with increasing independence while serving as a quality resource to teams throughout the organization.In this role, we will rely on you to:
- Independently perform Quality Assurance review and approval of documents, data, protocols, reports, and other study-related documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
- Conduct QA audits and inspections and prepare and communicate findings to Study Directors, Principal Investigators, management, and other appropriate stakeholders
- Review deviations, investigations, corrective and preventive actions, and other quality events and provide guidance regarding applicable quality and regulatory requirements
- Review SOPs and other controlled documents and support the development and continuous improvement of Quality Assurance processes and quality systems
- Maintain accurate QA files, records, databases, and trending information and identify potential quality or compliance trends requiring additional review
- Partner with scientific and operational teams to resolve quality and compliance issues while maintaining a professional, collaborative, and client-focused approach
- Support audit and inspection readiness and participate in client, internal, and regulatory inspections as appropriate
- Provide guidance and training to less experienced team members on routine QA activities, quality systems, and applicable procedures
- Manage multiple audits, reviews, and assignments independently while maintaining accuracy and meeting established timelines
- Perform all aspects of the job in a way that supports company brand and supports company mission, vision, and values
To qualify specifically for this role, you will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, quality, or related field
- At least 2–3 years of relevant Quality Assurance, regulated laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or related experience
- Working knowledge of GLP and applicable regulatory requirements, guidance documents, and quality systems
- Experience reviewing scientific documentation, data, protocols, reports, or other regulated records for accuracy and compliance
- Experience conducting or supporting quality audits and inspections
- Experience reviewing deviations, investigations, CAPAs, or other quality events
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to identify quality or compliance concerns
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate findings clearly and professionally
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple assignments, audits, and priorities
- Ability to interpret and apply SOPs, regulatory requirements, and established quality procedures
- Ability to effectively collaborate with scientific, operational, and other cross-functional teams
- Strong computer skills with the ability to work effectively with quality systems, databases, and other applicable software
- A demonstrated commitment to quality, data integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement
Preferred Qualifications:
- Quality Assurance experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or bioanalytical laboratory environment
- Experience supporting GLP-regulated bioanalytical studies
- Experience participating in client or regulatory audits and inspections
- Experience providing training or guidance to less experienced Quality Assurance staff
Similar jobs
- TE
QA Operations Specialist IRecently posted Auto Apply
Terrestrialbio · Woburn · On-site 🇺🇸
Continuous ImprovementRoot Cause AnalysisOperations & Project Management$60k - $80k/yr - NI

Supervisor, Language QA-SpanishRecently posted Auto Apply
Nintendo · Redmond · Hybrid 🇺🇸
WaterfallAgileProject Management$108.5k/yr - NI

Supervisor, Language QA Testing - PortugueseRecently posted Auto Apply
Nintendo · Redmond · Hybrid 🇺🇸
WaterfallAgileProject Management$108.5k/yr - CR
Testing SpecialistRecently posted Auto Apply
Credence · McLean, Virginia · Hybrid 🇺🇸
API GatewayHTTPREST+1Salary not listed - EE
QA/QC SpecialistRecently posted Auto Apply
EC Electric · Boise, Idaho · On-site 🇺🇸
OracleMicrosoft OfficeAccounts Payable+9$90k - $120k/yr - VT

Associate Quality EngineerRecently posted Auto Apply
Voyager Technologies, Inc. · Pueblo · Hybrid 🇺🇸
Background ChecksComplianceContinuous Improvement+1Engineering$65k - $85k/yr - SH

Spring 2027: Product Test Engineering Co-op (January through June)Recently posted Auto Apply
SharkNinja · Needham · Hybrid 🇺🇸
SpringMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint+3Technology$28 - $34/hr - SE
Automotive Quality Assurance EngineerRecently posted Auto Apply
Sharp Electronics · Southfield · Hybrid 🇺🇸
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeAutomotive$105k/yr - NI

Intern - Test AutomationRecently posted Auto Apply
National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) · Lake Saint Louis · Hybrid 🇺🇸
TechnologySalary not listed - ME

QA Technician - 3rd ShiftRecently posted Auto Apply
Monster Energy · USA - Phoenix · Hybrid 🇺🇸
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeCompliance+3Salary not listed - LM

Sr. Software Quality Process & Systems EngineerRecently posted Auto Apply
Lucid Motors · Phoenix · Hybrid 🇺🇸
ConfluenceJiraData AnalysisTechnologySalary not listed - GT

Quality Assurance ManagerRecently posted Auto Apply
Green Thumb · Warwick · Hybrid 🇺🇸
Background ChecksHACCPProcurement$95k/yr
