Skip to main content
Manufacturing and Supply

Manufacturing and Supply
Where the
miracles of
science
are made
a reality
for patients

Quality Assurance Specialist

Swiftwater, Pennsylvania Salary Range   USD 58,500.00 - 84,500.00
Apply now

At a glance

Our teams produce and deliver over 4 billion units of medicines and vaccines every year, ensuring every breakthrough gets to the people who need it most.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, AI-powered smart factories, and cutting-edge automation are redefining what’s possible: ensuring treatments reach patients faster, safer, and more sustainably than ever before. This is where your skills, ambition, and passion can shape the future of healthcare.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Location: Swiftwater, PA

About the Job


Ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory, and internal requirements regarding the manufacturing, testing, and distributing of products through formal QA Audits, investigations, training, and recommendations to improve processes / procedures.  Evaluate and provide QA recommendations on all products, systems, and issues that are affected or may be affected by regulatory or cGMP requirements.


This is a 1st shift position Sun-Thurs or Tues-Sat with the option for off shift depending on business needs


We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.


About Sanofi


We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve lives.


Main Responsibilities


  • Ensure a constant state of inspection readiness and that audit observations are addressed on time and completed to maintain readiness levels. 
  • Provide daily floor coverage to support compliance of production (aseptic processing areas (sterile gowning a prerequisite), development, and testing (AQL – eye testing a prerequisite) of all products within functional areas.  Audit areas to ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory, and internal requirements.
  • Perform Parallel and CCA Sampling as required by the business
  • Perform cGMP audits within functional areas by conducting a thorough review of processes and documentation.  Identify and communicate cGMP compliance deficiencies to upper management, recommend appropriate corrective actions when necessary, and perform monitoring with respective functional area management to ensure compliance.
  • Complete risk assessment, minor, and major incident investigations in response to any unexplained events encountered during manufacturing or out-of-specification lab results for functional areas.  Provide input and guidance to the team conducting the investigation. 
  • Manage the CAPA system to ensure that corrective and preventative actions are implemented and completed on time.  Provide recommendations to department management regarding CAPA development for process improvements. 
  • Provide support to functional areas regarding the Change Control System by providing assessments, closure, and monitoring.  Recommend documentation and supporting data to be included in the Change Control, so proper assessments of cGMP areas can be evaluated, and risk mitigated.
  • Provide final signatory review for SOPs, SWIs, and Master Manufacturing Records to ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory and internal requirements such as company guidelines and approved procedures.
  • Interact successfully within the highly energized production and regulatory environments, to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and ensure products are safe for patients.
  • Interacts regularly with site counterparts relating to manufacturing, testing, disposition, and cold chain documentation.  The incumbent must be able to clearly communicate the cGMP requirements. 
  • Interacts with internal / external auditing bodies.  Ability to present / describe / articulate processes, and documentation to auditors may occur.

Key involvement in Decision Making process


  • Request corrections when GMP rules are not respected (D)
  • Prioritize quality and compliance objectives (A)
  • Proactively implement remediation action from findings from internal and external audits related to quality issues (D)
  • Request quality improvement initiatives and strategies (D)
  • Identify discrepancies and corrective/preventive actions that need to be taken (D) • Escalate to upper management any failure in GMP execution on shopfloor (I)
  • Inform relevant stakeholders and team members of quality performance, corrective actions, findings, and preventive measures (I)
  • Advise on how to present a topic and answer specific questions (A)
  • Advise on risk management strategies and plans (A)
  • Advise on initiatives to promote a quality-focused culture (A)

About You

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 3+ years quality experience preferred in a GMP regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Accessing aseptic processing areas, sterile gowning, exceptional eye sight, sampling technique, detail oriented, are requirements to support daily activities of audit readiness and product quality testing (AQL Sampling).
  • Ability to analyze complex data and identify trends, issues, and solutions
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all quality assurance activities
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with team members and regulatory bodies
  • Proficiency in identifying problems and implementing effective corrective actions
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards


Why choose us?


  • Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
  • Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
  • Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
  • Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
  • Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
  • Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation at speed and scale
  • Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

#GD-SP

#LI-SP

#LI-Onsite

#Vhd

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary – together.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.

Apply now
Illustration of map pins on globe

Find out more about this location

Technician at work on machinery

Why work with us

  • We’re problem-solvers and pioneers. United by the belief that everyone deserves a healthier future. We create best-in-class vaccines that prevent disease and protect lives.

  • Innovation drives us. From AI and mRNA to next-gen science, we push the boundaries to deliver first- and best-in-class vaccines for infectious diseases worldwide.

  • Growth happens here. With bold investments in R&D and world-class facilities, Sanofians across the entire vaccine lifecycle are shaping the future of global health.

  • We do what’s right. Sustainability and DE&I drive our positive global impact—because the diverse communities Sanofians represent are the patients we serve.

All-in on diversity

At Sanofi, diverse perspectives fuel the best solutions for patients. Hear from Monique Vessey, our Supply Chain Transformation Leader, on how her background shapes her approach to delivering life-changing medicines.

Discover more

Pharmaceutical workers operating machinery

Manufacturing & Supply Careers

Explore how Sanofi is transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chains with cutting-edge technology, digital innovation, and sustainable practices. Discover career opportunities where you can help deliver life-changing medicines efficiently and responsibly.

Learn more

Pharmaceutical workers operating machinery

Accelerating Biopharma Innovation with McLaren Racing

What do Formula 1 and biopharma have in common? Speed, precision, and a drive for excellence. Discover how Sanofi is partnering with McLaren Racing to transform drug development with cutting-edge performance science.

Our Formula for Success with McLaren Racing

Join our
talent community

What could we achieve together? Every Sanofian works on projects that truly make a difference to people’s lives.

Sign up today and discover our latest opportunities as soon as they’re available.