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Prokidney · Biotechnology

Quality Assurance Specialist 2, Batch Release (Contractor)

  • Winston-Salem, NC
  • On-site
  • Contract
  • Associate & Specialist
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The role

The Quality Assurance Specialist II, Batch Release (contractor) supports Quality Operations by conducting detailed reviews of executed manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and laboratory records used in material and product disposition. The role verifies that documentation is complete, accurate, traceable, and compliant with approved procedures, specifications, data integrity requirements, and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements. The Specialist partners with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Supply Chain, and other functions to resolve documentation issues, assess quality events, and ensure release decisions are supported by complete and compliant records.

This is a contractor position located onsite in Winston-Salem, NC. This role is not eligible for ProKidney benefits or remote/hybrid work. Schedule flexibility, including overtime, may be required based on business needs.

What you need

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, quality, or a related field and at least two years of relevant experience in a regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or similar environment; or an associate degree and at least four years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Working knowledge of cGMP requirements, quality systems, deviation management, root cause analysis, and CAPA processes.
  • Experience reviewing executed batch records, manufacturing documentation, laboratory records, or quality documentation for completeness, accuracy, data integrity, traceability, and compliance; direct experience supporting material or product disposition in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment preferred.
  • Familiarity with applicable FDA, EU, and ISO regulatory frameworks preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to identify, communicate, and escalate quality risks.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate work in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship.

What you'll do

  1. Review executed manufacturing, filling, packaging, labeling, and analytical records for completeness, accuracy, traceability, data integrity, and compliance with approved procedures, specifications, acceptance criteria, and applicable regulatory requirements; identify discrepancies and coordinate their resolution before disposition.
  1. Compile and perform initial quality review of batch disposition documentation, confirm that required manufacturing and testing records are complete, and verify that applicable deviations, investigations, and other quality events are assessed or resolved in accordance with approved procedures before recommending the batch for final disposition.
  1. Maintain accurate and timely records in departmental GMP databases and tracking systems, including data entry, follow-up, and status updates.
  1. Monitor production and non-production activities for compliance with cGMP requirements and promptly document and escalate observed issues.
  1. Support deviation investigations, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and effectiveness activities; evaluate and document the
  1. Support deviation investigations, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and effectiveness activities; evaluate and document the potential impact of quality events on affected materials, batches, and disposition timelines.
  1. Review and provide quality input on standard operating procedures, change controls, protocols, and other controlled documents.
  1. Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of regulated quality systems and procedures.
  1. Track and report batch review status, documentation deficiencies, release cycle times, recurring discrepancies, quality risks, and other performance indicators; escalate barriers that may affect compliant and timely disposition to Quality Management.
  1. Participate in internal, customer, and regulatory audits and support timely responses to audit observations, as assigned.
  1. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and other cross-functional partners to resolve documentation discrepancies, obtain required information, communicate batch review status, and support compliant and timely material and product disposition.
  1. Maintain current knowledge of relevant regulations, industry standards, and quality practices.
  1. Perform other duties and quality-related assignments as needed.

Where you'll work

Winston-Salem, NCOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)

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Job intelligence

The context around this role

Live data · October 23, 2026

Salary intelligence

How the pay compares

Associate & Specialist roles in the US177 roles publishing pay

Middle half $59,000 to $93,500, median $81,000
Annual base pay
Annual base payLowMedianHigh
All US$59,000$81,000$93,500

Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 23, 2026. Nothing is estimated.

Career trajectory

Where this role sits in Quality Assurance

The general path across 927 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not ProKidney's own promotion track.

  1. This role

    Associate & Specialist

    Often: Quality Engineer · Quality Technician

    $81K median251 open
  2. Next step

    Senior & Principal

    Often: Quality Engineer · Senior Quality Engineer

    $119K median394 open
  3. Later

    Manager

    Often: Manager, Quality Assurance · Quality Manager

    $153K median144 open
  4. Later

    Director

    Often: Director, Quality · Associate Director, Quality Assurance

    $209K median121 open
  5. Later

    VP & Executive

    Often: AVP · DX Head of Regions Quality Management and Regulatory Affairs

    $302K median17 open

Skills DNA

What this role leans on

How many of the posting's 22 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.

GMP and compliance: 8 linesLab testing and methods: 4 linesDocumentation and SOPs: 12 linesInvestigations and CAPA: 4 linesRegulatory submissions: 2 linesQuality systems and risk: 3 linesData and digital systems: 4 linesCollaboration and leadership: 2 linesGMPLab testingDocumentationInvestigationsSubmissionsQuality systemsData systemsTeamwork
  • Documentation and SOPs12
  • GMP and compliance8
  • Lab testing and methods4
  • Investigations and CAPA4
  • Data and digital systems4
  • Quality systems and risk3
  • Regulatory submissions2
  • Collaboration and leadership2

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  • Quality8 100%

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  • Director4 50%
  • Associate & Specialist3 38%
  • Manager1 13%
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