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Four Ways to Use Apprentices to Improve Food Quality

Four Ways to Use Apprentices to Improve Food Quality There are Four Ways to Use Apprentices: to help reduce the risk of a recall, help pass third party certification audits, fix root causes of complaints, and reduce the cost of manufacturing. The impact on your business bottom line can be tremendous. Here are some ways apprentices […]

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Director of Quality (GCP) in San Diego, CA

Director of Quality GCP in San Diego, CA We are searching for a Director of Quality GCP in San Diego, CA for a client in Phase III Trials. Candidates must have at least 4 years of experience in GCP to be considered.

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FSMA Compliance Workshop 2015

FSMA Compliance Workshop 2015   FSMA will impact your food business. Find out how and what to do about it. This is a free half day workshop on Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) compliance. Breakfast and refreshments are sponsored by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Food, Drug & Cosmetic Division, the Quality Leaders […]

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Apprentices Available

Apprentices Available Apprentices available to build a fresh new pool of talent in Quality, Regulatory, Clinical and Medical roles for Food, Biotech, Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices. Our grants cover part of the cost of training and employing apprentices while they work toward an industry certification, typically one or two years.  We currently have two

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ASQ March 2014 Roundtable: Risk Based Environmental Monitoring

ASQ March 2014 Roundtable – Risk Based Environmental Monitoring (EM) This message is sent by the Southern California Discussion Group of the Biomedical Division of ASQ of the American Society for Quality as a benefit of your membership. ____________________________________________________________________ The Southern California Discussion Group of the ASQ Biomedical Division Presents: Risk Based Environmental Monitoring (EM)   How to […]

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Ensuring Success with Your Lean Initiative

Ensuring Success with Your Lean Initiative Tools and Techniques for Driving Change The Courtyard by Marriott Tuesday January 14, 2014@ 6:00 PM.

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Risk Management

Risk Management Orange County Regulatory Affairs Discussion Group Thursday, November 14, 2013 Location: Irvine Marriott 18000 Von Karman Irvine, CA  92612 949-553-0100  

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Global Supplier Management

Global Supplier Management Evening Event Global Supplier Management: Share and Learn Best Practices From Industries with a Long-Standing History of Robust Supplier Quality Programs Orange County Regulatory Affairs Discussion Group Tuesday, September 17, 2013

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Boost Your Brand

Boost Your Brand: Soft skills are vital in today’s workplace by Rosemarie Christopher In an era when many workplaces are in flux, it may seem like there is little opportunity to build your personal brand and influence organizational culture. I would argue there’s no better time to do so than when there is momentum for […]

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2013 Workshop - Marketing of FDA Regulated Products

2013 Workshop – Marketing of FDA Regulated Products FDA Centers, FDA Los Angeles District Office and the Orange County Regulatory Affairs Discussion Group Present The 16th Annual FDA-OCRA Educational Conference June 12-13, 2013 Irvine Marriott 18000 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 553-0100 The FDA-OCRA Educational Conference is a unique event co-sponsored by the FDA and […]

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Continuous Improvement and Process Variations

Continuous Improvement and Process Variations  WEDNESDAY  April 17, 2013   6 – 9 pm   ASQ 702 San Gabriel Valley Presents   Continuous Improvement and Process Variations Presented by Tarek Elneil Any manufacturing process has five components sequentially connected in the following order: Supplier, Input, Process, Output, and Customer; in short, called SIPOC. Each component of […]

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PMBOK vs Six Sigma: Using their Body of Knowledge

PMBOK vs Six Sigma: Using their Body of Knowledge   Our Next Monthly ASQ 711 Seminar will be held on February 20, 2013 6:30 PM PMBOK vs Six Sigma Using their Body of Knowledge Similarities Advantageously By: Bill Trappan  The two processes have many similarities and both are operated in accordance with detailed Bodies of […]

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Introduction to Minitab

Introduction to Minitab   ASQ 702 is Proud to Present “An Intro to Minitab” Date: Saturday, March 9th Time: 8:00am – 1 pm Location: Biosense Webster 15715 Arrow Hwy., Irwindale, Ca 91706 Are you new to Minitab, or perhaps just need a little help in maneuvering thru the menus? Want to learn more of the […]

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Drug Shortages from the FDA, Industry, and Consumer Perspectives

Drug Shortages from the FDA, Industry, and Consumer Perspectives Orange County Regulatory Affairs Discussion Group (OCRA)  Friday, February 22, 2013 8:00 am to Noon Free of Charge OCRA Membership is Required (Employees of Host Locations do not need to be Members) Four Locations To Choose From:    Amgen One Amgen Center Drive; Thousand Oaks, CA  91320 Beckman […]

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Data Analysis: Making the right decision & proving it!

Data Analysis: Making the right decision & proving it! The Southern California Discussion Group of the ASQ Biomedical Division in association with ASQ SFV section 706 Presents: Data Analysis: Making the right decision & proving it! An Industry Roundtable Discussion Tuesday, Jan 15, 2013 5:30pm to 8:30pm Topic: Assessing data, making decisions, & presenting the evidence […]

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The Supplier Did What?!

The Supplier Did What?!   All too often we realize (a bit too late) that for some reason suppliers have an impact on our products and services. As it turns out, ensuring the consistent supply of “good” parts and services is key to any business. But what should we do? And how far do we […]

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The Difference Between Success and Failure in the Medical Device

The Difference Between Success and Failure in the Medical Device Business Selecting Alternative Regulatory Pathways to Market   Orange County Regulatory Affairs Discussion Group You are Invited to an Evening Meeting The Difference Between Success and Failure in the Medical Device Business: Selecting Alternative Regulatory Pathways to Market   Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 Time:          6:00 pm – 8:00 pm   […]

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How To Get It Right The First Time

How To Get It Right The First Time   ASQ FDC SCDG Presents… How To Get It Right The First Time Thursday, August 23, 2012 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Baxter BioScience 1 Baxter Way #100, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 Speaker & Host:  Mary Thorsness, Quality Manager – CAPA Division, Baxter BioScience Mary graduated with a bachelor’s […]

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ASQ San Fernando Valley Section 50th Anniversary Celebration

ASQ S706 50th Anniversary Celebration August 10, 2012 at 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Rancho San Antonio, Chatsworth ~registration closed ~ Your ASQ Section turned the Big Five-Oh this year! That?s right, fifty, half a century. Come celebrate this auspicious occasion with your fellow members and friends. Walk down Memory Lane with the Board as […]

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