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Quality Assurance Specialist I

Catalent

Quality Assurance Specialist I

full-timePosted: Aug 25, 2026Updated: Sep 3, 2026VA, Manassas

Job Description

About SiteThe ~70,000‑square‑foot Manassas facility operates within Catalent’s Consumer Health portfolio, supporting programs from early development through commercial manufacturing and packaging. It is designed for dietary supplement and food‑safety cGMP operations, making it distinct from Catalent’s traditional pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturing sites.Position SummaryWe have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Specialist I to join our team. In this role, you will audit products and processes during production and packaging to ensure compliance with quality standards. You will communicate deviations, assist with special projects, and maintain adherence to SQF, Food Safety Plan (HACCP), and Food Quality Plan (FQP) standards. This position also serves as alternate cover for QA Specialist II.Shift: 10pm-6:30am Monday to FridayLocation: Manassas, VA100% OnsiteThe RoleConduct detailed quality audits of production lines to ensure products meet established standardsVerify equipment such as metal detectors, x-ray machines, and scalesAudit operator paperwork for compliance with quality requirementsReport deviations to the QA Supervisor with complete detailsIdentify and report housekeeping issues requiring attentionDocument non-compliance areas and ensure corrective actions are implementedCollaborate with Production and Packaging Managers, Supervisors, and associates on daily issuesEnter and track result data using computer systemsComply with SQF, Food Safety Plan (HACCP), and Food Quality Plan (FQP) standardsEnsure compliance with FDA and cGMP standards for Quality Control, including ongoing trainingMaintain Dietary Supplement’s Identity, Purity, Strength, and QualityServe as alternate cover for QA Specialist IIParticipate in all required training to perform job responsibilitiesPerform other duties as assignedThe CandidateMinimum RequirementsAbility to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writingHigh School DiplomaAbility to communicate with all line-level positions and managementStrong attention to detailSelf-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervisionAbility to assert effectively when neededStrong interpersonal skills to build cross-functional and multinational relationshipsStrong analytical skillsAbility to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures and Test MethodsKnowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Quality systemsMust be able to lift and/or move up to 50 poundsFrequent standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, tasting, or smellingApproximately 85% of the role involves walking and standingPreferred Skills & BackgroundKnowledge of spoken Spanish is a plusBachelor of Science in Food Science or related major is preferredWhy You Should Join CatalentPositive and fast-paced working environment focused on continuous improvement and innovationCompetitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidaysMedical, dental, and vision benefits effective on day oneTuition Reimbursement to support your educational goalsEngaging site activities such as potlucks, cookouts, and monthly birthday recognitionsEmployee Resource Groups promoting diversity and inclusionEnvironmentally friendly initiatives and community engagement programsDefined career path with annual performance reviews and growth opportunitiesWellHub program for physical and mental wellnessPerkspot discounts from over 900 merchants across various categoriesCatalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.

Locations

  • VA, Manassas

Skills Required

  • Good Manufacturing Practicesintermediate
  • spoken Spanish is a plusintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing (experience)
  • High School Diploma (experience)
  • Ability to communicate with all line-level positions and management (experience)
  • Strong attention to detail (experience)
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision (experience)
  • Ability to assert effectively when needed (experience)
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build cross-functional and multinational relationships (experience)
  • Strong analytical skills (experience)
  • Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures and Test Methods (experience)
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Quality systems (experience)
  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (experience)
  • Frequent standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, tasting, or smelling (experience)
  • Approximately 85% of the role involves walking and standing (experience)
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing (experience)
  • High School Diploma (experience)
  • Ability to communicate with all line-level positions and management (experience)
  • Strong attention to detail (experience)
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision (experience)
  • Ability to assert effectively when needed (experience)
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build cross-functional and multinational relationships (experience)
  • Strong analytical skills (experience)
  • Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures and Test Methods (experience)
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Quality systems (experience)
  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (experience)
  • Frequent standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, tasting, or smelling (experience)
  • Approximately 85% of the role involves walking and standing (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of spoken Spanish is a plus (experience)
  • Bachelor of Science in Food Science or related major is preferred (degree in of science in food science or related major is preferred)
  • Bachelor of Science in Food Science or related major is preferred (degree in of science in food science or related major is preferred)

Benefits

  • general: Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
  • general: Engaging site activities such as potlucks, cookouts, and monthly birthday recognitions
  • general: Employee Resource Groups promoting diversity and inclusion
  • general: Environmentally friendly initiatives and community engagement programs
  • general: Defined career path with annual performance reviews and growth opportunities
  • general: WellHub program for physical and mental wellness
  • general: Perkspot discounts from over 900 merchants across various categories
  • general: personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
  • general: Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
  • general: Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
  • general: If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
  • general: Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
  • general: Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:
  • general: Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
  • general: California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.

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