Quality Assurance Associate (2026-8093)

The Quality Assurance Associate, maintains quality standards by performing routine incoming, in process and finished product inspections; approving incoming materials, in-process, and finished products; recording quality results. Enforces compliance with Knipper Quality Policy, SOP’s, cGMP, Operations Work Order Instructions, and all safety measures.

Full Time 100% On-site Role, Based out of Charlestown, Indiana

Responsibilities

• Performs incoming material and product inspections (including returned product as necessary) in accordance with documented procedures and sampling plans.

• Performs line clearance activities in accordance with documented procedures, including assuring that appropriate materials/products are present for a job, paperwork is reviewed and understood, line set-up complies with cGMP and company SOPs; performs first piece inspection for conformance to written specifications (Operations Work Instruction) and sample; documents the results of line clearance inspections performed.

• Performs random and scheduled inspections of print, assembly and kitting activities in accordance with documented procedures; documents the results of such line inspections when performed.

• Documents all inspection results by completing reports and logs; verifying same is completed by assembly personnel as required; escalates nonconformance found during incoming inspections accordingly.

• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; routinely reading standard operation procedures (SOPs), Department Work Instructions (WIs) and Operations Work Instructions.

• Accomplishes Knipper quality mission by adhering to all quality standards.

• Reports all concerns and questions to management.

• Review reconciliation of product and/or components in assembly and fulfillment

• Reviews and maintains all quality assurance inspection documentation and inspection logs.

• Reviews and maintains all quality system paperwork involved with incoming inspection, line inspections, return inspections, assembly / production, and distribution activities in conformance with good documentation practices are readily retrievable.

• May escort vendors for pest control, scale calibration and environmental monitoring.

• Scope of responsibilities include: RECEIVING; PRODUCTION/ASSEMBLY; MATERIAL AND PRODUCT DESTRUCTION AND RECYCLING; DEA; PRINT

• This job function has no supervisory responsibilities.

The above duties are meant to be representative of the position and not all-inclusive.

Qualifications

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Training: High School Education or general education degree minimum.

Preferred: Three months prior QA experience; experience in a regulated industry.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Basic computer knowledge to include: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

• Ability to use a calculator to perform basic math functions and understands the concept of same including: add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; compute ratio, rate and percent.

• Ability to carefully monitor activities using as appropriate, instruments, gauges, and processes.

• Preferred: Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is:

• Frequently required to stand or sit.

• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

• Frequently lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds.

• Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 35 pounds.

The expected base pay range for this position is $18- $21 per hr. The actual compensation for the position may vary based on market differences and on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and can vary based on location and/or work schedule. In addition to base pay, CareTria offers a comprehensive benefits package. Full-Time benefits include access to health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan options; paid time off; paid parental leave; employee assistance programs; and other perks. Eligible employees may also have access to performance bonuses.

CareTria is an equal opportunity employer