OverviewAt the heart of QIAGEN's business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.Our most valuable asset are our employees - more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic, international and diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people's lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.Position DescriptionThe Quality Assurance Specialist position within Operational and CAPA QA Team of QIAGEN Barcelona site. Tasks within this Team and position are including, but not limited to:* Participate on the Release process as QA stakeholder with continuous contact with Manufacturing, Quality Control, and other relevant functions within the Operations team of the site with a team work mindset.* Evaluate and participate on the documentation, follow-up, and approval of Quality Events (Deviations, Nonconformities, OOS) detected on the site as Quality (process owner) on the QIAGEN electronic system for this purpose (TrackWise) with accountability and a proactivity mindset.* Participate and lead for QA Operations (if required after appropriate training) on Projects (improvement and new developments); innovative ability and proactivity skills are relevant.* Participate on Global and Local Meetings representing Operational QA BCN. Good communication skills are required.* Execute or participate on Quality trainings to site personnel as required as part of the BCN site Quality training plan.* Actively participate on the continuous improvement of processes as part of QA Operations & CAPA team.Position Requirements* Bachelor's Degree on Science field (Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, etc). Degree or Master's degree on Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Quality is a plus but not mandatory.* 1-2 years minimum experience on the Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Industry, preferably on QA positions and/or on a manufacturing site. Higher experience is desirable but not mandatory.* Good English level (B2 minimum): able to read, write and speak in fluid English.* Fluent knowledge of local languages: Catalan and Spanish.* Experience on handling of quality events / quality investigations, and/or handling of drug / medical device batch documentation.What we offerAt the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.
