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MCS Manufacturing Sr. Associate

ApTask Global WorkforceThousand Oaks, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 22 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to drive critical quality initiatives within a leading biotechnology company, fostering significant career growth in a regulated manufacturing environment. You'll thrive here if you possess strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills, making a tangible impact on product quality and compliance. We encourage you to apply and leverage your expertise to contribute to groundbreaking work.

Quick Overview

Salary
$33/hr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a MCS Manufacturing Sr. Associate for a contract position with a Global Biotechnology Company located in Thousand Oaks, CA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role is focused on owning Corrective Actions (CAPAs) and Effectiveness Verification (EV) records within a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills to coordinate corrective actions, partner with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, engineering, and quality, and drive projects to completion. Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated industries is essential.

Responsibilities:
  • Own Corrective Actions (CAPAs) and Effectiveness Verification (EV) records in support of major and trend deviations
  • Maintain close interaction with Manufacturing leads, engineering, Process Development, Quality Controls, Supply Chain, and quality functions to mitigate root causes
  • Lead discussions to reduce, correct, mitigate, and prevent the reoccurrence of events
  • Advise management on CAPA/EV progress, product/process risk, and potential delays
  • Manage deviation investigation CAPAs and EVs, including assembling teams and ensuring compliant documentation
  • Drive improvements to the investigation process
  • Defend investigation CAPAs/EVs to regulatory inspectors and internal auditors
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure the Quality Management System processes are completed in accordance with established procedures
  • Alert senior management of quality, compliance, supply, and safety risks

Requirements:
  • High school/GED with 2+ years of work experience, or an Associate's degree with 6+ months of work experience, or a Bachelor's degree
  • Direct experience with deviation investigations, CAPA processes, and regulated quality systems
  • Demonstrated project management ability and experience leading teams
  • Experience owning CAPA records, coordinating corrective actions, and driving projects to completion
  • Ability to work in a team matrix environment and build relationships with partners
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams
  • Must be comfortable working in a hybrid environment (typically 2-3 days onsite per week)
  • Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

Desired skills:
  • 5+ years of related work experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
  • Degree in Science or Engineering

Pay range: Up to $33.28 per hour

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website ;br>
ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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