Quality Assurance Document Control Specialist
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $28+/hour, depending on experience
Position Overview
Kelly Science is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Document Control Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Baton Rouge, LA. This role is responsible for managing the lifecycle of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) documentation, ensuring production and quality records are accurate, complete, traceable, and compliant with applicable FDA regulations.
The ideal candidate has experience in quality assurance, document control, and regulated manufacturing environments, with a strong understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and a commitment to maintaining inspection-ready documentation.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage, issue, revise, control, and archive GMP documents, including SOPs, forms, batch records, and product specifications.
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Review production and packaging records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before final product release.
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Maintain required manufacturing, cleaning, equipment, training, raw material, and packaging records.
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Track and maintain quality system documentation related to deviations, investigations, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), change controls, customer complaints, and Out-of-Specification (OOS) results.
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Maintain document master lists, training records, CAPA trackers, and other quality documentation to support audit and inspection readiness.
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Ensure obsolete documents are appropriately controlled and current revisions are available for use.
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Promote and reinforce Good Documentation Practices (GDP) across production and operations teams.
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Monitor employee training completion and identify documentation gaps or deficiencies.
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Maintain record-retention systems in accordance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
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Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Operations personnel to support documentation compliance and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Requirements
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2–5 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Document Control within an FDA-regulated industry, such as pharmaceutical, medical device, dietary supplement, or food manufacturing.
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Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and applicable FDA regulations, including 21 CFR Parts 211 or 111.
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Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify errors, omissions, and inconsistencies in manufacturing and quality records.
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Excellent organizational, written communication, and recordkeeping skills.
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Ability to collaborate with and provide guidance to production and operations teams regarding documentation requirements.
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Proficiency with document management systems (DMS) or quality management systems (QMS) is highly preferred.
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Ability to manage multiple documentation priorities while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
Why Work with Kelly Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical connects talented professionals with opportunities across the scientific, laboratory, and quality disciplines. This contract-to-hire opportunity offers the chance to contribute to quality and compliance operations within a regulated manufacturing environment while building a long-term career.
Apply today to be considered for this Quality Assurance Document Control Specialist opportunity in Baton Rouge, LA!
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