Sr. Quality Associate, Quality Operations
Liquidia Technologies
Operations, Quality Assurance
United States
Posted on May 20, 2026
Liquidia is deeply passionate and committed to the discovery, engineering, and development required to bring novel therapies to patients who need them most, and to the healthcare providers who care for them. Our current drive is toward improving the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). We will continue to combine our proprietary, innovative PRINT Technology with new and established medications, offering the potential for both better precision and improved clinical outcomes. Our team members include some of the industry’s top scientists, clinicians, business strategists, engineers, and pharmaceutical executives. We work together to help people lead longer, healthier, and happier lives.
Job Summary:
The Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Associate is responsible for ensuring GMP operations are performed in compliance with regulatory requirements, internal procedures, and industry best practices. This role provides real-time Quality Assurance oversight of GMP operations, with a focus on batch disposition readiness, deviation management, and sustained inspection readiness.
Schedule: 12-hour 2-2-3 rotating shift (Second Shift) Education and Experience
Job Summary:
The Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Associate is responsible for ensuring GMP operations are performed in compliance with regulatory requirements, internal procedures, and industry best practices. This role provides real-time Quality Assurance oversight of GMP operations, with a focus on batch disposition readiness, deviation management, and sustained inspection readiness.
Schedule: 12-hour 2-2-3 rotating shift (Second Shift) Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or related discipline.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device environment.
- Demonstrated experience with batch record review, deviations, CAPAs, and change control management.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a cross-functional QA role.
- Experience in a real-time, on-the-floor QA support model (e.g., QA-on-the-floor/person-in-plant).
- Experience with electronic quality management systems (e.g., MasterControl, Veeva Vault, TrackWise)
- Experience reviewing and approving deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.
- Provide on-the-floor QA support during manufacturing operations, including GMP guidance, line clearance, room and equipment release, and real-time quality decision-making.
- Review and approve batch production records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with cGMP requirements and internal procedures.
- Conduct routine QA walkthroughs and internal audits of GMP areas to identify gaps and reinforce quality expectations.
- Review and approve deviations, CAPAs, and change controls, ensuring robust root cause analysis and timely closure.
- Identify quality risks, compliance gaps, and improvement opportunities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support inspection readiness activities and serve as a Quality Operations SME during regulatory inspections, including backroom support and direct interaction with investigators.
- Monitor quality trends and appropriately escalate risks to Quality Leadership.
- Promote a culture of quality, transparency, and accountability.
- Perform other duties as assigned.