Information Technology Jobs in Summerland, CA

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Provides occupational therapy and services for special education students, ages birth to 22 years, that includes assessment, development of Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and plans, therapy, and direct intervention strategies and activities to assist students in acquiring functional and independent life skills within their occupational performance in the educational setting. Works with special education teams and provides consultation and training to school personnel and families.

• Provides occupational therapy services to students by conducting assessments in context to their occupational performance within the educational setting using an ecological model to determine their strengths and level of need in areas that may include physical, cognitive, psychosocial and sensory components

• Participates in pre-referral screenings, provides support and recommendations as part of the general education process, and facilitates transition planning

• Participates in intervention planning and implementation of IEP and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) services

• Develops well defined educationally relevant goals and objectives that are part of the student's individual educational program

• Evaluates student progress on individual IEP and IFSP goals and revises goals as needed

• Prepares occupational therapy assessments and progress and makes recommendations

• As a part of the IFSP or IEP team the OT collaborates with professional staff to determine an individualized education plan for students eligible for special education services

• Instructs and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in occupational therapy treatment approach, and instructional support on understanding, interpreting, and implementing intervention procedures

• Consults with parents and staff on occupational therapy interventions for students

• Provides training and continuing professional development to teachers and resource staff

• Keeps up-to-date on current clinical, theoretical and educational research in the profession and develops up-to-date best practices for therapy services

• Ensures the documentation of services is professional, efficient, and accountable, and in conformance with the policies of state and other agencies

• Modifies and may design adaptive equipment that enhances students' ability to access learning and technology

• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position

Education: Master's degree in occupational therapy.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, if received prior to 2007, is acceptable.

Experience: One year's experience in a school setting preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Physical, sensory, intellectual, social, and emotional growth patterns of children including the developmental and educational needs of children with specific disabilities
• Current theories and best practices in the application of occupational therapy techniques, including oral motor facilitation, daily living activities, sensory impairments, perceptual motor, fine motor development, and normal and abnormal child development
• Advanced math

• Develop and maintain trust and cooperation with peers and students
• Facilitate formal discussion with classroom-sized groups and resolve conflicts
• Develop reports and correspondence that may be sensitive and have legal implications
• Interpret statistics
• Work in an independent and organized manner as an itinerant service provider

• Valid Occupational Therapist license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy
• Valid certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Valid California driver's license

Classified salary ranges have 26 steps (A-Z). Initial salary placement for new hires is between steps A and J, based on qualifications.

Click here for an Overview of Our Application & Selection Process.

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

* All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position.

* The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination.

* Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. Final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list.

* A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered.

* This recruitment is Dual Certification, meaning it is open to all applicants, including current SBCEO employees and those from the general public. Dual certification results in one integrated eligibility list based on rank.

* Eligibility lists are generally valid for six months; promotional eligibility lists are valid for one year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission.

* If you require an accommodation for any step of the application and selection process, please notify Human Resources by the application deadline date (or as soon as possible for an open continuous recruitment).

* Veterans' Preference Points: This recruitment is eligible for veterans' preference points for qualifying veterans.

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement

For purposes of this policy, employees include job applicants, interns, volunteers, and persons who contracted with SBCEO to provide services, as applicable.

No SBCEO employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

SBCEO prohibits discrimination against employees on the basis of reproductive health decision making, defined as a person's decision to use or access a particular drug, device, product, or medical service for reproductive health.

SBCEO does not discriminate against employees on the basis of immigration status, unless there is clear and convincing evidence that SBCEO is required to do so in order to comply with federal immigration law.

We’re seeking a Validation Engineer to support product and process validation activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role works closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure new and existing products meet performance and reliability expectations. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems and is comfortable working across the production floor, test lab, and engineering documentation systems.

NO RELO AVAILABLE.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute product testing and validation activities to verify performance and reliability
• Support new product introduction initiatives by validating processes, tooling, and manufacturing readiness
• Perform PFMEA activities and identify improvements that strengthen manufacturing processes
• Develop and support fixture and tooling concepts using SolidWorks
• Work with engineering and production teams to investigate issues and implement corrective improvements

Qualifications

• Engineering background preferred but not strictly required with relevant experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing validation, product testing, or process development
• Familiarity with PFMEA and APQP methodologies
• Experience working in ISO-controlled manufacturing environments
• Working knowledge of fixture design and tooling development
• Comfortable analyzing inspection results and supporting quality initiatives
• Ability to work effectively in office, lab, and production floor environments
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility: If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

Cohera was born from the merger of 360 Destination Group and CSI DMC and brings together decades of destination management experience under one name. As a company that values innovation, creativity, and excellence, we pride ourselves on utilizing a unique and customized approach to deliver unforgettable events that leave our clients speechless.

We now find ourselves seeking a hospitality-oriented individual with a passion for design and events to be the next Design and Development Manager for our Santa Barbara office! As a member of our rockstar team, you’ll bring to life a variety of corporate events ranging from carnival-themed seminars to Latin nightclub receptions all while collaborating with professionals who are equally as passionate about creating memorable experiences as you!

This is what WE offer YOU...

• A competitive salary based on experience.
• Incentive eligibility based on program size and profitability.
• Health insurance coverage including medical, vision, and dental.
• Discretionary PTO for vacation and personal time, paid holidays, and paid sick leave accrued based on hours worked.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Company-paid short term and long term disability insurance coverage.
• Company-paid $50,000 basic life insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Paid DMCP and/or CMP certification.
• Paid industry memberships.

As a Design and Development Manager, you will...

• Independently lead the full proposal process—from concept to delivery—for custom, high-impact programs, ensuring alignment with client goals, budget, and brand identity.
• Own all aspects of proposal development, including ideation, narrative writing, pricing, formatting, and presentation delivery.
• Accurately scope and price all program components including décor, entertainment, venues, staffing, transportation, and activities using strong editorial skills.
• Write and adapt creative descriptions for client-facing materials such as activities/tours, venues, and restaurants, customizing standard content when necessary.
• Conduct initial vendor outreach to confirm availability and collect service information aligned with proposal and contract parameters.
• Maintain direct communication with Sales team and Strategic team (if applicable) throughout the pre-sale phase, including discovery calls, meetings, site visits, and presentations, both virtual and in-person.
• Maintain holds for venues and vendors during the sales process, ensuring timely release or confirmation based on program stage.
• Coordinate site inspections based on Sales team direction, including vendor bookings and payment logistics.
• Proactively manage workload and role responsibilities in order to meet deadlines and stakeholder expectations; adjust program details throughout the proposal phase to ensure alignment of scope, budget, and logistics.
• Attend and contribute to turnover meetings with the Event Management and Sales teams to ensure seamless handoffs and clear program documentation.
• Position requires flexibility to work late hours and weekends as needed to meet tight deadlines and ensure timely project completion.
• Research, evaluate, and communicate with vendors to obtain accurate and cost-effective quotes that meet program requirements.
• Introduce vendor vetting process and initiate onboarding through Vendor Manager.
• Update and maintain an organized tariff by way of archiving newly developed services (décor, teambuilding, activities, entertainment, etc.) into the company tariff library for future use and executing tariff projects, including formatting, auditing, and the enhancement of category offerings, in alignment with departmental direction.
• Support ECS inventory maintenance and accuracy as directed by management.
• Build and sustain strong vendor relationships to ensure reliable service, pricing transparency, and innovative offerings.
• Align proposal content with client expectations, destination opportunities, and pricing parameters.
• Support familiarization tours, hotelier events, and other sales-related activations by assisting with logistics, vendor coordination, and on-site presence as needed.
• Collaborate with Marketing to contribute destination-specific content, photos, and service descriptions for client-facing materials such as Weekenders, Area Guides, and Photo Pages.
• Stay informed on new venues, experiences, and trends in the local market to help inform proposals and teamwide inspiration.
• Ensure accuracy in pricing, margins, timelines, and vendor documentation across proposals and internal systems such as ECS.
• Manage internal paperwork including deposit invoices, vendor payments, Ramp expense submissions, and reconciliation per company procedures for site inspections.
• Maintain mastery of internal tools, formatting standards, and proposal processes; serve as a resource for department troubleshooting.
• Proactively manage timelines, consistently meet internal and client due dates, workload, and cross-functional coordination with minimal oversight.
• Join and actively participate in client meetings (calls, sites, and presentations) as needed.
• Attend networking and industry events, based on deadlines and availability. Subject to change based on destination alignment.

You'll stand out from the crowd if you...

• Work as a productive team member, take initiative, act creatively, operate flexibly, and do everything with honesty, integrity, and with a focus on client satisfaction.
• Work well in a fast-paced team environment, work overtime when required, and deliver quality service to our clients.
• Act in a self-starting way, make good independent decisions, and take steps to complete work within time parameters.
• Generate new and innovative ways to improve our company's products and services.
• Recognize essential elements of a challenge and develop creative solutions.
• Are detail-oriented with vendor contracts, invoices, and agreement clauses.
• Respond quickly to changing circumstances and anticipate new developments where possible.
• Act in a forthright way.
• Give and accept feedback constructively.
• Recognize and consider the client’s expectations and needs and have a “do what it takes” mentality.

We are seeking someone with...

• Minimum of six years work experience with a minimum of three years in hospitality.
• At least one year work experience in proposal writing, event design, creative marketing, or destination management.
• Proficiency in client relations, detailed budget management, event design, contract management, and vendor relations.
• Strong pricing, formatting, and creative storytelling abilities required.
• Advanced writing and creative storytelling skills.
• Ability to develop customized, client-specific content.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Knowledge of the local destination offerings such as restaurants, clubs, festivals, tours, and venues.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva.

Job Conditions:

The specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is:

• Frequently required to perform administrative and professional work using writing tools and electronic media.
• Required to be ambulatory to move around freely between buildings and between levels within buildings.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals associated with office work.

Disclaimer:

This job has recurring work situations involving moderate degrees of discretion. The need for accuracy and effective utilization of accepted policies and procedures is high. Errors in judgment and execution will waste time and resources, adversely impacting unit performance. Employees operate independently but work is verified by supervision. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Acknowledgements:

Cohera is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be legally employed by 360 DG OCLA LLC dba 360 Destination Group until the organization transitions to Cohera LLC on April 1, 2026. Until that date, all employment-related documents including offer letters, agreements, and payroll records will reference 360 DG OCLA LLC dba 360 Destination Group. Upon transition, employment will transfer to Cohera LLC with no interruption to service, tenure, or benefits.

Santa Barbara is quietly nestled between the ocean and the mountains and is 2 hours north of Los Angeles.

Santa Barbara represents the essence of California, with the art and culture of a big city, and the heart and hospitality of a small, coastal town.

CompHealth has positions that offer a variety of compensation packages and benefits that can be discussed with your consultant to best fit your needs.

CompHealth is a national leader in healthcare staffing, serving providers in more than 100 specialties.

With available positions in all 50 states, we can help you find an opportunity in the area and type of facility that best fits your needs.

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General radiology with an opportunity for some specialization, including MSK, neuro, and body Partnership after 1 year Light call with NightHawk service Excellent Southern California locations Sign-on bonus Gorgeous coastal location Public schools ranked 9/10 and 10/10 Excellent quality of life Our services are free for you We help negotiate your salary and contract We coordinate interviews and help with licenses Specialized recruiters match your career preferences Experienced support teams take care of every detail From $400000.00 to $700000.00 Annual Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations.

Please reach out to your consultant for more information.

• Program Start Date: 10/2022
• CVs to Hospital: Yes
• Interview Dates: TBD
• 12 or 24 Hour Shifts: 24
• Hospitalists to Provide GYN Coverage: Yes
• Hospitalists Required to Perform Circumcisions: No
• Hospitalists Needed for First Assist: Yes
• First Assist Available to the Hospitalists: Yes
• Hospitalists to Backup Midwives: Yes
• Hospitalists to Backup Family Practice: No
• Backup Available to the Hospitalists: Yes (OB/GYN ED Call)

• NICU Level: III
• Total Hospital Deliveries (monthly avg): 160
• Total Hospital Deliveries for Hospitalists: (Monthly av): 25
• Estimated Patient Encounters for Hospitalists not including deliveries (monthly av): 30
• MFM on site: Yes
• Residency Program & Type: Yes Surgical,Pediatric,IM and Diagnostic Radiology
• In-house Anesthesia: Yes

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Avantor is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to oversee the daily planning, implementation and maintenance of the manufacturing activities of a specific area.

The Supervisor ensures the effective use of materials, equipment and personnel in producing quality products at minimum costs and selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. May also assist higher level supervisor.

This is a full-time position at our Carpinteria, CA location.

Work Schedule: 2nd shift: M-F, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm with additional hours as needed.

What we're looking for:

• Education:
• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred in a technical field, preferably life science, chemistry and/or engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of progressive manufacturing experience and responsibilities, 1 of which must be in a supervisory capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Life science, chemistry, chemical engineering or chemical production experience.
• Experience in cGMP manufacturing a plus.
• Additional Qualifications:
• Familiarity with Chemical and/or Aseptic production processes and applications within similar industry preferred.
• Highly organized and self-motivated individual who can work independently with little supervision.
• Must have strong leadership skills and problem solving abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform risk assessment of products and processes and develop corrective measures.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
• Computer literacy applied to scheduling, procedure revisions and data management is required.
• Ability to take initiative, meet deadlines, and lead people in a team environment essential.
• Proven track record of reducing costs through process improvements and efficiencies.
• Must be hands-on, team oriented and committed to business improvement processes.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Supervise the activities of the manufacturing employees.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities (including staffing) to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in accordance with established procedures and approved processes.
• Responsible for site security, safety and proper shutdown of site at conclusion of shift.
• Supervise and participate in the production operations.
• Monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting data
• Ensures proper manufacturing processes are followed in accordance to written documentation (i.e., Batch Records, cGMPs, SOP's, Work Instructions).
• Maintains and revises procedures associated with production processes to ensure accuracy, consistency and product quality.
• Create, edit, and maintain necessary documentation (SOP's, Work Instructions).
• Ensure all manufacturing safety policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times.
• Investigates and eliminates departmental non-conformities in manufacturing processes by employing root cause analysis and implements corrective and preventative actions.
• Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems to optimize use of space, equipment, material, personnel and increase capacities.
• Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment and operations for better utilization of space and to increase capacities.
• Supports process validations by defining process to quality parameters, executing protocols, collecting/interpreting data and supporting protocol summary where needed.
• Monitors work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Trains, motivates, monitors and evaluates performance of manufacturing employees.
• Develop and implement departmental cross training initiatives to allow for flexible resources and aid in improved capacities.
• Actively participates with internal and/or customer audits.
• Participates with activities directly related to ISO certification, and on-going conformance.
• Works closely with internal departments to assure commitment to customer is met in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

What we're looking for:

• Education: HS diploma or equivalent; 2-year degree preferred.
• Experience: 1-2 years of similar supply-chain/planning experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of SAP experience.
• 3-5 years QSS or WMS experience (preferred).
• CPIM preferred.
• Certifications: Warehouse equipment licenses (preferred).
• Additional Qualifications:
• Ability to read a bill of materials.
• Familiarity with warehouse and inventory management systems required.
• Accuracy and thoroughness are required, with great attention to detail.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication.
• Skills in mathematics, personal computers (Excel), and spreadsheets are vital (pivot tables, vlookup, formulas).
• Ability to work independently to prioritize multiple competing tasks.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Collaborate with purchasing and manufacturing, coordinate the delivery, assembly, and distribution of components and sub-assemblies to support production flow and adherence to the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Revise SAP in stock dates when required, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, customer service, and production.
• Provide estimated in-stock dates based on component availability for make-to-order (MTO) manufactured items.
• Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, and Bills of Material, to determine materials requirements or material priorities.
• Identifies overdue material and communicates with purchasing to expedite.
• Collaborates with Forecasting & Inventory Planning and Purchasing on root-cause analysis of material shortages that have been perpetually past due.
• Assist in troubleshooting of inventory control issues as they pertain to component availability for production.
• Addresses are less concrete and often lead to problems by applying experience from similar situations or selecting solutions from known alternatives.
• Communicate with internal and external contacts, exchanging information that requires explanation to ensure alignment and operational efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That's why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor's Quality Assurance & Quality Systems vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

The Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst is responsible for contributing to the performance of our Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance to ISO standards/corporate policies and creating a culture of quality across the business. The QA Analyst is responsible for support functions related to the quality systems team, clerical and administrative support, data entry and other supporting functions to ensure maintenance of policies and procedures according to applicable regulatory requirements. The individual will be required to interpret customer purchase orders for quality obligations and will need to negotiate terms of those requirements. This position may also support or participate in the preparation and implementation of QA policies and procedures, perform and manage internal audits, assist or lead customer audits and regulatory inspections, resolve process flow issues, and ensure standards and safety regulations are observed. The QA Analyst must have excellent communication skills to document and perform QA activities, such as writing clarification letters, creating internal audit reports, managing root cause investigations of audit findings, preparing Corrective and Preventive Action reports (CAPA), communicating directly with customers, creating and administering internal training materials and collaborating among cross functional departments. The QA Analyst is an integral member of the site-based leadership team and will actively represent Quality at different facilities. The focus of the position is to develop, perform, manage and continuously improve quality assurance related activities in compliance with ISO and other related standards/guidance.

This position reports into the Sr. Supervisor, Quality Systems and will be onsite at our Carpinteria, CA location.

What we're looking for:

• Education: High School diploma required. Bachelor's degree in science (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental, etc.) preferred or demonstrable evidence of job-related professional experience and/or strong internal knowledge of Avantor.

• Experience: 1-3 years of quality and/or contract management
• Experienced or certified internal auditor for ISO9001 and AS 9100 or related standards/guidance/regulations (ex. GxP, IPEC, etc.) preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Experience in using quality management/problem solving principles, tools and methodologies (ex. Lean principals, Six Sigma, PDCA, Kaizen, etc.) preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP preferred.
• Proficient computer/Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with Agile or similar QMS software preferred.

Who you are:

• Strong knowledge of distribution, manufacturing, or production operations.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); ability to effectively communicate with customers, registrars and Avantor associates of different levels.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to document processes and lead consensus for standardization across Avantor network.

How you will create an impact:

• Ensure purchase order contractual obligations are met for quality related aspects through review, interpretation, and negotiation.
• Root cause investigations related to customers' complaints against quality process failures/nonconformances, issue CAPAs and ensure they are closed on time, create and issue formal customer responses, and verify CAPAs are properly implemented and effective.
• Prepare, participate and host Quality Assurance (QA) related activities (e.g., internal audits, continuous improvement activities, internal training, external audits from customers, registrars, regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA, DEA, etc.) and site tours.
• Create, review, and update controlled documents (Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, Forms, Training Materials).
• Identify and implement corrections or process improvements that will ensure the health and compliance of our QMS. Including participating in ABS events related to reduction of errors, process improvements, and improved customer experience.
• Support Lead Auditors with various problem-solving principles, tools and methodologies (e.g., Lean principals, Six Sigma, PDCA, Kaizen, etc.).
• Collect, manage and maintain quality data/records, prepare routine/special reports and interpret such information to assess the health of our QMS and make recommendation to management.
• Participate in the ongoing surveillance and recertification activities required to remain ISO Certified.
• This position is customer facing and often supports our commercial team. It includes, but is not limited to, preparing for and participating in routine customer calls/events (e.g., Quarterly Business Reviews, Quality Summits, Gemba Walks, etc.)
• Attend and participates in departmental and/or corporate events (e.g., Town Halls, Management Review Meetings, etc.) and may serves as the Subject Matter Expert for Quality to support various continuous improvement initiatives, projects, Kaizens, etc.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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