Quality Associate I - Filling (1st shift)
Company: Simtra BioPharma Solutions
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract
Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with
pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile
injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington,
Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of
delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized
vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile
crystallization. Our product types include biologics and small
molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for
reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into
patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality
and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the
highest quality and regulatory standards. While our primary focus
is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including
formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global
regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to
help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to
patients worldwide. Why join Team Simtra? Because we: Make it
HAPPEN – We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing
new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our
customers. Make it TOGETHER – We work as one, respecting each voice
and tapping into our unique strengths across teams—so we can solve
problems in new ways. Make it RIGHT – We hold ourselves to a high
standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer,
their patients, and our team members. Make it COUNT – We take pride
in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make – taking on
challenges big and small to improve patient health. The role: The
Quality Associate I is a member of the Quality Assurance Line
Operations Team. They maintain quality oversight of the
manufacturing areas by working closely with manufacturing personnel
and performing various checks during manufacturing processes. They
also assess regulatory and quality risks in activities and
processes according to regulatory agency rules and guidelines and
Simtra Standard Operating Procedures. This position strives for
continuous improvement of processes and contributes to creating an
environment where teamwork, productivity, safety, identity,
strength, purity and quality (SISPQ) are reflected in the finished
product. The responsibilities: Ensures compliance with all
worldwide regulatory agency requirements and company-specific
regulations related to quality of product and employee safety.
In-process review of records to ensure they are complete, accurate
and compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
requirements. Records include batch records and other documents
involved in the aseptic processing of drug product. Reports errors,
deficiencies, discrepancies and observations to management. May
stop operations when product safety is or may be compromised.
Performs Quality functions in classified areas, including
production oversight, manufacturing process assessments, and
aseptic intervention oversight. Works in collaboration with
management teams to prepare for internal and external audits.
Assists with timely closure of audit observations and CAPAs.
Initiates and authors Nonconformance Reports and corrective and
preventative action responses. Conducts bi-annual inspections of
classified areas in preparation for facility shutdown periods.
Initiates standard operating procedure (SOP) revisions as needed to
support continuous improvement. Ensures that SOPs are current and
effective and that staff performs routine tasks according to SOP
through direct observation. The requirements: Bachelor’s degree
(preferred science discipline), or Associate’s degree with at least
1 year of Pharmaceutical Quality/Manufacturing or other GXP
regulated industry experience, or high school diploma/GED with at
least 2 years Pharmaceutical Quality/Manufacturing or other GXP
regulated industry experience Computer proficiency in Microsoft
Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software
(examples include: JDE, SAP, Maximo, TrackWise, etc.) Physical /
Safety Requirements Must wear appropriate PPE as required for
various manufacturing areas Must be able to gown qualify for Grade
A/B areas. Duties will require overtime work, including scheduled
weekend shifts Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office
equipment is required Position requires standing for long hours,
but may require sitting for periods of time. In return, you’ll be
eligible for [1] : Day One Benefits Medical & Dental Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts Life and AD&D Insurance Supplemental
Life Insurance Spouse Life Insurance Child Life Insurance 401(k)
Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match Time Off Program Paid
Holidays Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave and more Adoption
Reimbursement Program Education Assistance Program Employee
Assistance Program Community and Volunteer Service Program Employee
Ownership Plan Additional Benefits Short and Long-Term Disability
Insurance Voluntary Insurance Benefits Vision Coverage Accident
Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Insurance Identity Theft
Protection Legal and more Onsite Campus Amenities Workout Facility
Cafeteria Credit Union [1] Current benefit offerings are in effect
through 12/31/26 Disclaimer This job description is intended to
provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to
perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and
responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make
modifications based on business requirements. Equal Employment
Opportunity Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, protected veteran status,
disability/handicap status or any other legally protected
characteristic. Data Privacy To learn more about Simtra's approach
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