Sr Supply Chain QA Technician
Ora
Summary
This position is responsible for independently leading independent and team-related executions of product inspections, quarantine-related activities, package rework processes, and other quality and process improvement initiatives, as required.
Job description
Job details
- Act as back-up to Supply Chain Quality Manager, when required for communication and coordination of day-to-day activities.
- Train new hires and act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for supply chain quality processes.
- Perform product inspections (receiving, returns, shipping) per procedures.
- Perform quarantine-related activities per procedures (which can include hold requests from manufacturing operations facilities, marketing, or recall actions, expiry or sell by dating product movements, and Excess & Obsolescence inventory executions).
- Perform package rework activities in accordance with procedures.
- Support Distribution Operations and Inventory teams with product resolution or project activities.
- Performs other job-related duties, as assigned.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems.
- Requires the ability to make product acceptability decisions based upon quality criteria and procedure requirements.
- Requires critical thinking and decision-making ability on an individual and team basis
Qualifications
- Requires a high school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 5 years Quality or Distribution / Warehousing experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 5 years Quality or Distribution / Warehousing experience
- Basic computer knowledge
- Working knowledge of ERP systems
- Ability to make product acceptability decisions based upon quality criteria and procedure requirements
- Critical thinking and decision-making ability on an individual and team basis
Company overview
Ora is the world's leading full-service ophthalmic drug and device development firm, operating as a specialized contract research organization (CRO) focused exclusively on ophthalmology. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, the company has over 45 years of experience in advancing eye care innovations globally. Ora provides comprehensive research and development services spanning preclinical studies, clinical trials, regulatory strategy, and product development for both pharmaceutical and medical device companies. With operations across the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Asia, the company has helped clients achieve more than 85 product approvals to date. Ora's expertise covers a wide range of ophthalmic conditions including allergy, dry eye, retina diseases, glaucoma, and anti-infective therapies. The company employs over 500 ophthalmology specialists who utilize proprietary clinical models, integrated data solutions, and global regulatory strategies to accelerate product development from concept to market. Ora serves a diverse client base ranging from startups to global pharmaceutical and device companies, positioning itself as the trusted partner for ophthalmic innovation worldwide.