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Description:

The Incoming Quality Control Technician autonomously performs tasks related to inspection and sampling to support the release of production materials and components.

• Performs testing of samples. Maintains and troubleshoots testing equipment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare documentation of activities, actions, and results. Ensure proper documentation practices during job activities. Read SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and excerpts from technical documentation.
• Maintain accurate and complete records (for example: laboratory notebooks, quality records, sample receipts).
• Complete required training.
• Ensure that weights, measures, and raw materials are managed appropriately so that manufactured batches contain proper ingredients and quantities.
• Perform visual inspections.
• Verify count, measure and check materials to ensure proper components, quantities, and/or characteristics.
• Use MAXIMO and/or CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to manage logistics. Use SAP to track inventory and materials.
• Guide others on SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), control documents, and/or other work instructions. Coordinate activities of support groups.
• Identify temporary and permanent fixes to address issues.
• Monitor records to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Create, generate, type, proof, and distribute correspondences.
• Ensure that incoming materials are inspected and released.
• Ensure that others carry out laboratory duties in a manner consistent with cGMP.
• Interpret quality standards to ensure all incoming materials comply with requirements.
• Perform regular audits of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and/or work instructions.
• Perform routine sampling activities and associated data entry.
• Wear gowning, sterile garments, and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required by specific activities.
• Read and interpret diagrams, drawings, and other schematics.
• Recommend and initiate activities to ensure area and equipment is maintained in a state of compliance.
• Provide 24/7 "on-call" support to others.
• Provide feedback on service and quality issues on a timely basis.
• Provide general office support (for example: directing calls, filing, photocopying, etc.)

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1 Year of experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment
• Must have the ability to effectively understand, read, write, communicate and follow instructions in the English language.
• Good attention to detail is required. Individual must be capable of keeping accurate records and performing mathematical calculations.

Preferred Background:

• 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical environment supporting incoming quality.

Next Steps – Apply today!

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity.  If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.

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