Qualification Specialist
Company: Biospectra Inc
Location: Bangor
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Join our team at BioSpectra,
Inc., where we lead the way in delivering high-purity ingredients
to the top 25 pharmaceutical companies globally. We are dedicated
to maintaining the highest standards of excellence in the industry.
BioSpectra, Inc. is a privately held, family-oriented organization
and a U.S. based manufacturer of GMP pharmaceutical-grade
ingredients, including API’s, excipients, GMP process chemicals,
and bulk GMP buffers and solutions. BioSpectra, Inc. currently has
facilities located in Bangor, Wind Gap, Stroudsburg, PA and
Scarborough, Canada. Job Summary: This position is responsible for
ensuring that equipment, systems, and processes are qualified and
validated in accordance with regulatory requirements and
BioSpectra’s standards. This includes developing, executing, and
reporting on equipment, instrumentation, and control system
qualifications and re-qualifications Essential Job Duties &
Responsibilities: Create Qualification Protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) for
equipment, systems, and processes. Research & upload all support
documentation into BioSpectra’s document management system as
required. Complete Risk Assessments for all qualifications by
utilizing Equipment and Process FMEAs (Failure mode and effects
analysis). Document the execution of Qualifications and monitors
the execution of qualification protocols to ensure successful
completion of documentation and compliance with established
procedures. Ensure the execution of qualification protocols are
completed in a timely manner and within Manufacturing’s timeframes.
Train personnel executing qualification protocols to understand
instructions, accurate documentation practices and ensure
compliance to established procedures. Create standard operating
procedures for new or current equipment as necessary. Develop and
execute temperature and humidity mapping studies within controlled
storage areas and report on the execution. Evaluate the impact of
any process and/or equipment changes to determine if qualifications
and/or re-qualification of process equipment or process measuring
tools is required. Work closely with multiple divisions to
coordinate qualification efforts and resolve any potential issues
through BioSpectra’s change control program or CAPA program Review
and approve external manufacturer qualification documentation to
ensure it aligns with BioSpectra standards, and execute potential
factory acceptance testing (FAT) or site acceptance testing (SAT)
Assist in preparing for internal and external audits, ensuring all
qualification documentation is readily available and in compliance
Maintain an accurate database of completed equipment and system
qualifications, and equipment qualification status to ensure
continued process verification and monitoring of all current and
pending qualified systems. Apply the appropriate qualification
status in key areas to ensure the qualification status of equipment
or systems in communicated to key personnel. Provide timelines for
the qualification of equipment, processes or systems. Perform
re-qualification of manufacturing equipment and systems in
accordance with the current Equipment Qualification Master Plan and
associated guidance documents to demonstrate that the equipment
performs as intended throughout specified operating and performance
ranges. Ensure all critical measuring tools are calibrated as
required before the execution of a qualification protocol and files
the associated documentation as needed. Identify and implement
process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the
qualification process. Qualifications: ? Education/Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or other related
discipline, or commensurate experience in chemical, or
pharmaceutical manufacturing, ideally with a cGMP manufacturer.
Experience: Minimum of one year of equipment qualifications
experience at GMP manufacturer. Advanced knowledge of cGMP
requirements and practices and experience in an FDA registered
facility. Effective working knowledge of performing and
understanding qualifications for instrumentation and control
systems equipment. Special Skills & Competencies: Must have
accomplished analytical, oral communication and technical writing
abilities and be able to read, understand and communicate in
English. Must be able to understand, analyze and interpret the
BioSpectra quality system and related documents. Must be able to
logically assess situations, manage multiple complex activities,
and make competent, timely decisions amidst changing priorities.
Must have advanced knowledge and capability to understand
mechanical systems, processes and equipment. Ideally, will have
advanced knowledge of instrumentation and control systems
equipment. Ability to work at an advanced level with Microsoft
Word, Excel, and other applicable software systems as
necessary.
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