Instrument QC Technologist I

Description

Responsibilities:

• Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of its Quality System.
• Responsible for performing quality control testing on incoming reagents used in Film Array.
• Responsible for maintaining supplies and inventory counts.
• Responsible for coordinating instrument/equipment repairs as necessary.
• Provide support if needed in other projects or validations from various departments within the company.
• Responsible for learning new techniques or workflows as required for new product lines.
• Responsible for all instrument CAL/PMs, pipette calibrations, Artel system calibration, UV hood bulbs, etc.
• Responsible for all Film Array Contamination monitoring, collection, setup and reporting.
• Responsible for all other swab set up and reporting.
• Responsible for QC data entry.
• Responsible for maintaining the QC area clean and contamination-free.
• Responsible for coordinating repeat testing.
• Works closely with QC Manager, Instrument Production leads, Service Center leads, and Reagent QC to ensure consistent and timely turnaround for QC results.
• Responsible for maintaining records as required by the Quality System.
• Responsible for data review, reporting, and component release.
• Responsible for responding to inquiries and reviewing corrections.
• Responsible for product release in Production Web.
• Generates Non Conformance Reports.
• Reports daily metrics to management.
• Performs troubleshooting as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Data:

• This is an entry-level position within the company
• Must work assigned shift and have ability to work flexible schedule
• Must work mandatory overtime as assigned
• Must work full time hours as defined by the department

Training and Education:

• Associate Degree in life science or related field is required. A Bachelor’s of Science in a life science or engineering related field is strongly preferred.

Experience:

• 6 months experience in a laboratory/engineering setting is required.
• Any experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control is preferred and previous cGMP experience is strongly preferred.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to accurately follow both written and verbal instructions
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Highly collaborative and team oriented
• Highly organized and motivated
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Very high attention to detail
• Demonstrated proper pipetting technique

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform duties wearing a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Must be able to sit or stand for moderate amounts of time and look at computer monitors for an extended amount of time with or without accommodation.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks with hands for a moderate amount of time.