About SQA Membership

Annual Membership 1 January - 31 December 2009

Membership Categories   •   Online Application Form   •   2009 Brochure   •   2009 Application
 

Tangible Benefits of Membership

In addition to the numerous career benefits of being an SQA member, there are several tangible benefits:
 

SQA Newsletter - published quarterly

• News and updates pertinent to regulatory and research quality assurance (GCP, GLP, CGMP, etc.)
• In-depth discussion of current regulatory issues (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11 and CROMERRR)
• Reports of regulatory inspection experiences
• Regional Chapter, Committee and Specialty Section reports
• Relevant articles and book reviews
• SQA training and meetings calendar
• Advertisements for job openings and individuals seeking jobs, professional services,
  and much more

SQA Annual Meeting and Formal Training Opportunities

• Annual Meeting with discounted registration fee for members:
  • Held for three days each year in different locations throughout North America
  • Formal presentations with current developments and information
  • Workshops and round table discussions
  • Training sessions
  • Interactions and networking opportunities with national, state and regional regulators
  • Networking with peers and consultants
  • Website posting of presentations
  • Poster sessions on current issues
  • Member consultant information
  • Exhibition featuring suppliers to the industry
• Formal Training Opportunities with discounted registration fee for members:
  • Basic, specialized and professional enhancement
  • Two full days preceding the Annual Meeting and one day after the meeting
  • Periodically throughout the year at different locations throughout North America
  
   

Members-Only Website

• On-Line regulatory bulletins providing information and links to current regulatory issues and trends
• Regulatory Q&A database containing hundreds of regulatory questions that have been answered by key EPA and FDA representatives
• On-Line searchable Membership Directory with Committee and Specialty Section listings
• Searchable Bibliography of References with over 950 quality assurance references
• Current employment opportunities and links to Consultant advertising
• Specialty Section and Committee updates featuring pertinent industry information
• Links to National QA Societies, Corporate Supporters, Liaison Organizations and Regional Chapters
• SQA Organizational Charts and Standard Operating Procedures
• SQA Calendar of Meetings, Training and Events
• Portal for discounted purchasing (-15%) of unpublished regulatory inspection reports and relevant documents

Members-Only Listserv

• Network, ask questions and seek advice from other SQA Members.
  
  

QA Journal

Each level of membership includes an online subscription to the Quality Assurance Journal.  SQA members also have the opportunity to subscribe to a hard copy of the QA Journal at a substantial discount from the institutional rate.  For more information concerning the QA Journal, please see the publisher's website, at John Wiley & Sons Ltd: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/jhome/15634/

Interested in contributing to the QA Journal?  See the QAJ Author page.

Membership Categories

An individual may join as either an Affiliate or Active member.
 

Affiliate

Affiliate members shall not vote and shall not be candidates for any election, but shall receive all tangible benefits of membership and may participate in all non-elected Committees and Specialty Sections. Affiliate members may join the Society upon completion of a membership application and payment of dues.

Affiliate Member Dues for 2009:  $130
 

Active

Active members of the Society are eligible for election as Officers, Directors and Elected Committee members and are entitled to vote on all matters pertaining to the affairs of the Society. A completed membership application, payment of dues and additional documentation are required for approval in this category.

Active membership requirements are:

• Two years current professional experience in QA; and
• Active involvement in the QA profession; and
• Attendance at one QA meeting, or written sponsorship from two Active SQA members in good standing.

Documentation Required for Active Membership:

Documentation submitted in support of Active Membership may be verified for accuracy by the EMCC and inaccurate information may result in denial of Active Membership.

• Resume documenting two years professional experience in QA; and
• Resume documenting active involvement in the QA profession, including:
  • Employment History, including duties and duration of any professional positions in QA;
  • Professional Activities, including allied affiliations and activities, published articles, awards, etc.;
  • Education and Training, including GCP, GLP, GMP and QA training; and
• Evidence of Attendance at quality assurance meetings
  Please provide evidence of attendance at QA meetings, such as the registration receipts, copies of your name badge showing the name of the meeting, etc. Acceptable QA meetings include those sponsored by SQA, SQA Regional Chapters or by other liaison or affiliate organizations. A syllabus must be attached for training sponsored by an organization other than SQA or any of its Chapters or Specialty Sections.
  or
  Letters of Sponsorship:
  Attach letters of sponsorship from two Active SQA members in good standing.
  Letter of Sponsorship Template
  Active Member Dues for 2009:  $130

Outreach

The Outreach category of membership is for qualified persons from countries identified as low or middle income by the World Bank, who demonstrate an interest in Quality Assurance. Outreach members shall not be permitted to vote or run for elected office. Outreach members shall be granted informational benefits as determined periodically by the Board of Directors. There is no charge for this category of membership. All outreach members receive complimentary access to the SQA Members-Only website at www.sqa.org.

If you qualify for outreach membership and would like to apply, please contact SQA HQ at sqa@sqa.org.

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