QS Document Control Specialist

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to support implementation and sustainability of the Document Control and Change Management programs at the St. Louis site. Facilitate creation, modification, and approval of changes via the site Change Management program. Support the lifecycle of documentation within the Quality System. Operates as a support function that collaborates with all local functions within the bioMerieux Inc., St. Louis facility. Ensures that quality documentation meets applicable customer, regulatory, and Company requirements. Ability to understand manufacturing specifications, requirements, procedures and departmental processes. Maintain quality records including filing, preparing documents for scanning and shredding of documents per procedure. Provide input regarding the continuous improvement of each. Support internal customers to ensure proper GMP compliance in editing and revising Quality records.

The role requires the ability to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and similar structures, move objects up to 50 pounds, and regularly walk across the bioMerieux campus. Domestic travel is 0% and international travel is 0%.

1. Monitor the change process so that only approved and validated changes are incorporated in released product documentation.
2. Train new employees and internal customers on internal processes.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure timely implementation of change controls.
4. Responsible for facilitating procedure updates in a timely fashion with process owners.
5. Route documents for review, approval and assure completion of the approval process.
6. Own the site Periodic Review process ensuring site procedures are reviewed and updated in accordance with their periodic review requirements.
7. Reviews and distributes documents and correspondence.
8. Maintains accurate filing systems.
9. Performs data entry and prepares a variety of documents, related to quality system records.
10. Responsible for the archival and retrieval of records in accordance with established procedures.
11. Organize the transfer of documentation to and from the offsite storage facility, as needed.
12. Ability to walk within the company campus to transfer documentation.
13. Organizes meetings and/or appointments.
14. Support internal and external audit activities.
15. Support quality projects with departments and the facility, as needed.

• Bachelor degree required - Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (life sciences or engineering) or a related discipline such as Quality, Regulatory Affairs, or Information Systems.
• Education Substitution: In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 4 years of additional relevant experience, defined below, will be accepted.
• No previous experience required - 2 years of quality/document review experience in a GMP environment.
• 2 Years of Quality or Document Specialist Experience in a GMP Environment Required.
• Experience with TrackWise Digital and SAP preferred, but not required.
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail are required.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and build the confidence within the team to reach goals, consistently pushing self and others to achieve results.

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMerieux promotes.
• Detail orientation to complete tasks without errors and produce high-quality work.
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment by managing tasks, multitasking, and adapting quickly to maintain productivity.
• Practicing time management to allocate tasks, balance priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Troubleshooting issues to identify and resolve problems efficiently.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Skilled in MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Intermediate: applies skills independently in most situations; handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance.
• Experience with Trackwise Digital and SAP would be an advantage.

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