Quality Control Specialist
hims & hers, Los Alamitos, CA, United States
Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (better known as Hims & Hers) is the leading health and wellness platform, on a mission to help the world feel great through the power of better health. We are revolutionizing telehealth for providers and their patients alike. Making personalized solutions accessible is of paramount importance to Hims & Hers and we are focused on continued innovation in this space. Hims & Hers offers nonprescription products and access to highly personalized prescription solutions for a variety of conditions related to mental health, sexual health, hair care, skincare, heart health, and more.
Hims & Hers is a public company, traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "HIMS". To learn more about the brand and offerings, you can visit hims.com and forhers.com, or visit our investor site. For information on the company's outstanding benefits, culture, and its talent-first flexible/remote work approach, see below and visit www.hims.com/careers-professionals.
About the Role:
Hims & Hers is seeking an experienced Quality Control Specialist to join our Quality Unit located in Los Alamitos, CA. The position of Quality Specialist will focus on driving continuous improvement efforts that benefit and delight the Hims customer. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to help support and report to the Director of Quality. The Quality Specialist role is responsible for the inspecting and/or testing of product(s) before, during and after manufacturing process(es) to ensure products align with company and regulatory standards, as well as other processes necessary to quality operations. The position performs and leads activities "on the floor" in support of dispositioning product and/or raw materials while ensuring compliance with Quality Assurance (QA) policies and procedures, USP, SOPs, and where applicable cGMP. Assist with relevant environmental monitoring programs.
You Will:
- Perform in process and post production quality checks, including testing, assessing and dispositioning products in the production suites ("shop floor") to ensure product acceptability.
- Provide reports and trending data to QA management
- Support departments in reporting, handling and escalation of investigations
- Support external manufacturer non-conformance investigations to improve Hims Quality processes.
- Manage Hims Product Retains and inspections
- Support change control system to provide improvement solutions
- Support quality processes in the pharmacy - including testing inspections, verification of pH meters and scales, non-conformance/deviation/complaint investigations, implement corrective action activities, training activities, etc.
- Document & review of records: SOP generation, batch record review, COA acceptance, USP monographs, etc.
- Detect training needs, provide reports to Site Manager to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Assist with incoming raw material inspections: Implement procedures of sampling (where applicable) and guidelines for collection, testing, and reporting quality data
- Assist with drafting SOPs and protocols to follow internal policies, USP and other applicable regulatory guidelines
- Ensures compliance with USP <795> and cGMP cleaning standards
- Assist in audit activities with all appropriate third party audits & internal audits as required to ensure compliance.
- Assist with the management and reporting of samples to be tested with contract laboratories.
- B.S. in chemistry, biology, quality management, engineering, or related discipline preferred
- 2+ years experience in the area of quality assurance/control, process engineering, and/or product formulation
- Experience within a 503b outsourcing facility
- Aseptic processing experience and knowledge of ISO 14644
- Working knowledge of USP-NF standards <795>, <797>, <800> including monographs
- Experience in cGMP or regulated environment with knowledge of FDA 21, CFR 210, and 211 a plus
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Solid understanding of product testing including understanding best practices for testing product against defined specifications
- Ability to multi-task and work independently. Highly motivated self-starter.
- Solid computer skills with Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Outlook. MRP,
- Excellent skills in decision making, data collection and analysis, organizing and planning.
- Working knowledge and application of statistical analysis including probability and trend analysis
- Knowledge and experience in technical writing
- Knowledge and experience in Auditing
- Some travel may be required
- Competitive salary & equity compensation for full-time roles
- Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision, and parental leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Employee discounts on hims & hers & Apostrophe online products
- 401k benefits with employer matching contribution
- Offsite team retreats
Outlined below is a reasonable estimate of H&H's compensation range for this role for US-based candidates. If you're based outside of the US, your recruiter will be able to provide you with an estimated salary range for your location.
The actual amount will take into account a range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and location. H&H also offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package that may include an equity grant.
Consult with your Recruiter during any potential screening to determine a more targeted range based on location and job-related factors.
An estimate of the current salary range is
$70,000-$80,000 USD
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you're excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.
Hims considers all qualified applicants for employment, including applicants with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and any similar state or local fair chance laws.
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