Integral Molecular is a close-knit, medium-sized biotech company focused on developing and applying innovative technologies that advance vaccines and antibody therapeutics targeting difficult proteins. Over the past year, we implemented and optimized an electronic Quality Management System to streamline the maintenance of our products and services at a consistent, high-quality standard.

We are actively seeking a Quality Assurance Associate to own our Quality Management System (QMS), ensure compliance, drive data-informed improvements, and keep the company aligned with ISO 9001 standards. If you thrive in a detail-oriented, cross-functional environment and are energized by making strong quality systems even better, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities that this position offers you: 

• Be a leader: Take ownership of the QMS, document control, standardization, and compliance strategies across the entire company. Lead audits with customers and accreditation bodies.
• Expand your toolkit: Develop expertise in audit management, quality systems, compliance, and risk management
• Shape what’s next: Influence quality strategy, system efficiency improvements, and long-term compliance initiatives
• Certify your future: Opportunities for professional certifications such as Quality Auditor, Lean Six Sigma, and more

What you will do at Integral Molecular: 

• Own and maintain the QMS (Dot Compliance), including document control, SOP lifecycle, and change control processes
• Serve as the primary QA representative for internal and external audits, ensuring continuous readiness for ISO 9001 surveillance and recertification
• Partner with QC personnel across teams to ensure quality standards are applied consistently. Manage quality events from investigation through closure.
• Track, analyze, and report on QMS performance metrics to identify trends, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor training compliance and support onboarding and ongoing quality systems training
• Support vendor qualification activities and coordinate responses to customer quality inquiries, complaints, and audit requests

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 (GMP/GLP experience a plus)
• Hands-on experience with eQMS platforms (Dot Compliance preferred)
• Comfort being the primary QA voice in a cross-functional environment, effectively communicating to scientists, auditors, and software vendors
• BS in a scientific discipline (e.g., biology, biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, or related field)
• 1-4 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Systems (biotech, pharma, or related industry preferred)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to commute in to our offices in University City, with current residence within the Greater Philadelphia area

**We are only accepting local candidates from the Greater Philadelphia area for this role**

WHAT WE DO

Our Security, Risk and Compliance consultants work with clients at all levels of the organization, from the C-suite to the shop floor, helping them to deliver on their most strategic initiatives. We’re known for making realistic, data-driven decisions that deliver value in tangible ways to our clients. Our clients ask for us on projects that require a superior combination of technical and business capabilities, people and management skills, and a collaborative mindset. We excel in understanding complex programs and strategic initiatives and breaking them into actionable pieces.

We are actively looking for professionals in the following areas:

• Compliance
• Information Security
• Risk Management
• Data Privacy

The ideal candidate’s experience may include but is not limited to the following:

• Management or participation in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Risk, Compliance and/or Data Privacy Programs or Projects
  • Sample projects/programs could include but are not limited to:
    • Compliance framework mapping and implementation,
    • Regulatory mapping and implementation
    • Audit, risk or regulatory remediation management,
    • Readiness for new laws and regulations,
    • Risk, Compliance or Information Security risk reporting and monitoring
    • Creation of roadmaps to mature or advance Risk, Compliance or Information Security Strategies/Programs/Controls
    • Design and enablement of cyber controls functions and processes
    • Change management related to regulatory adoption or compliance changes
    • Audit or certification readiness
  • Familiarity or direct experience with GRC/Cybersecurity solutions, tools and technologies
  • Control design or maturation for high-demand technical areas such as ERP, Identity and Access Management, Business Continuity and Resiliency, Cloud
  • Knowledge of and/or application of industry specific regulations, laws, and standards such as the EU-GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, PCI
  • Knowledge of and/or application of compliance and security frameworks and standards such as COSO, NIST, ISO
  • Management of regulatory, internal or external audits, or experience as an auditor
  • Projects or roles requiring coordination across lines of defense working with technical, business, compliance, risk and audit teams to deliver solutions
  • Work or projects with military or federal government agencies in Risk, Compliance or Information Security/Cyber Security sectors
  • Certifications: CIPP, CRCM, CRM, ARM, CISSP, CISM

QUALIFICATIONS

Required-

• Alignment to our core values: Excellence, Participation, Integrity, and Collaboration
• Hungry, Humble, Smart
• Demonstrated business and technology acumen
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding and experience solving real business problems
• Proven track record of delivering results
• Experience working with and/or leading a team
• Ability to work across industries, roles, functions & technologies
• Authorization for permanent employment in the United States (this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship)

Preferred-

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years professional experience
• Experience across our service offerings