All Skills Related to QA Documentation Coordinator

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Career Description

Documentation is critically important in biomanufacturing. Well-defined production Standard Operating Procedure documents enable consistent manufacture of the product as intended. Documentation not only helps make sure tasks and duties are standardized and adequately understood by all - it also creates a record of all tasks, duties and activities performed at any given time. Routine data collection throughout the enterprise includes all procedure details, times and dates, plus persons involved. Biomanufacturing is a highly regulated industry that involves a lot of paper work.

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cGMP manufacturing Regulations

cGMP stands for current Good Manufacturing Practices. GMPs apply to industries that produce pharmaceuticals, food, and beverages. The FDA publishes guidances to help companies understand how they view the regulations related to drug manufacturing. Since FDA's thinking evolves, it is important to know what about the current GMPS. People who manufacture drugs for human use are expected to understand and comply with current FDA guidelines related to Good Manufacturing Practices.

Computer skills Computer

Use Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  Word or another writing program would be used to prepare technical documents and write reports. Excel is used to create spreadsheets, tables, and graphs, and for data analysis. PowerPoint is used to present results.

Database skills, inventory tracking, and the ability to use a Laboratory Information Management system are also common requirements.

Customer service Communication Provide immediate and proactive support to customers.
Data management Data management

Ensure that manufacturing data is maintained, reviewed, analyzed, assessed, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Detail oriented Workplace behavior

To be detail oriented means to be able to pay attention and focus on small parts of a project.

Documentation Documentation

Promptly and accurately enter information, calculate, and report results.

Electronic Laboratory Notebook Documentation Use an electronic laboratory notebook for recording and reporting results.
Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) Regulations

Companies that conduct pre-clinical research must comply with Good Laboratory Practices. In a company, GLPs are part of a quality system that covers the process and conditions under which non-clinical laboratory studies are planned, performed, monitored, recorded, reported, and archived.

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Regulations

Companies that manufacture substances regulated by the FDA must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Good Documentation Practices (GDP) are important in recording and managing data related to test results.

Inventory Laboratory Operations

Review, document, maintain, and order laboratory supplies. Record information.

Math Math

Perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, ratios, and percentages. Must be able to use proportions, understand orders of magnitude, convert units, and use dimensional analysis.

Oral communication Communication Able to convey information accurately orally
Organization Workplace behavior

To be organized means that you are able to manage your time, energy, and workspace so that you can accomplish your work. You are able to plan and prioritize tasks and keep track of work that needs to be done. 

Project timelines Project management Understand project timelines, start-up and changeover schedules
Quality Control Quality Understand quality systems and documentation
Quality Systems Quality Understand the meaning of a quality system and how a company's practices are used to maintain quality.
Regulatory Agencies Biotechnology Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory agencies governing the manufacture and distribution of biotechnology-derived products
Safety Compliance Safety

Carry out laboratory work and field work without endangering yourself or others.

Spreadsheets Computer Use Microsoft Excel to create tables, graph data, and carry out calculations
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Biotechnology Follow SOPs and adhere to quality guidelines.
Team work Communication Work effectively with team members to coordinate tasks and meet objectives
Technical writing Communication

Know how to write, revise, and collaborate on technical documents such as standard operating procedures (SOPs) and analytical methods.

Time management Workplace behavior

Accurately estimate the amount of time needed to perform one or more tasks and organize time effectively.

Troubleshooting Laboratory Operations

Analyze a problem and identify the correct solution

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations

The FDA protects public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of the U.Ss food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. They also regulate tobacco.

Many biotechnology companies require employees to understand and know how to comply with FDA requirements. These include for Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs). Companies that are carrying out clinical trials must also comply with Good Clinical Practices (GCPs).

Validation Quality assurance Know how to perform IQ, OQ, PQ (Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, Performance Qualification). These are three activities that must be performed on equipment and machines as part of the validataion of manufacturing processes.
Written communication Communication Able to convey information accurately through writing