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Description: 

The QC Technician is responsible for providing routine support across multiple areas of Quality Control. These activities fall across several categories (discussed in more detail below) ranging from Sample Management, Administrative Duties, Stability/Retain Support and General Lab Work. The incumbent is not necessarily performing all the Essential Functions of the role immediately.  They may begin with a focus in one or more areas, for example Sample Management or General Lab, as dictated by immediate QC requirements. They will work to develop a solid knowledge of the area(s) being supported and any applicable GMP requirements and will be expected to demonstrate competence in identifying and implementing improvements within these areas. Over time the incumbent will be expected to obtain the necessary training/skills to demonstrate competence within all the described areas.

Essential Job Functions:

Sample Management:

• Conducts the organization of sample logging, storage, retrieval, forwarding/receipt between departments, and is responsible for final sample disposal.  
• Notifies laboratories of sample receipt
• Ensures accuracy of sample receipt process; works with customer groups to correct any errors in submission.
• Compositing activities for Finished Product samples
• Performing cartridge reclamation for some Stability samples
• Performing receipt work in electronic systems:  GQCLIMS, MODA, SMARTQC, SMARTLAB, etc..
• Interfaces heavily with the warehouse team for the receipt of off-site samples, necessitates data review for temp tales, examination of shipping documentation, etc..

Administrative:

• Logbook management – acquisition/ordering, error remediation, review, archival and records retention.
• Maintains worksheets (acquisition, reconciliation, return, archive)
• Assists with document revisions utilizing site Document Control Software (authoring documents, reviewing documents)
• Assists with inventorying and ordering of lab/office supplies
• Updating laboratory material SDS sheets for site records
• Maintaining laboratory KANBAN systems
• Transporting Media/Supplies from Warehouse to Labs
• Sending samples out for testing
• Safety inspections (eyewashes, showers, fire extinguishers)
• Performing basic lab system queries to assist with scheduling/review

Retains/Stability Support:

• Set downs of material into the programs
• Pulls for inspection (may be routine or emergent in nature)
• Closure/Disposal of materials from program
• Documentation activities (logbooks, GQCLIMS, SAP)

General Labs:

• Follows laboratory and SHE procedures in disposal of laboratory waste materials, including but not limited to: Expired prepared solutions, Samples, broken glass, pharma waste, hazardous (chemical) waste, biohazard (biological) waste, sharps, and cardboard/recycling.
• Picks up, washes, dries, inspects and returns laboratory glassware to the labs ensuring continual supply of clean glassware to the labs to facilitate timely analysis, Includes responding to alarms, following appropriate escalation procedures when parts washer is malfunctioning, etc.
• General housekeeping
• Inventorying supplies/Checking expiration dates
• Setting up and kitting for test methods
• Cleaning
• Solution Preparation
• Wrapping and autoclaving
• Water / Utility Sampling
• Assists with basic metrology/calibration duties
• Performs basic QC analyses (chemistry, microbiological and incoming quality control)

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma required.

Preferred Background:

• Associates degree with 2 years experience in the Pharmaceutical/GMP industry.
• 1-2 years of laboratory related experience

Internal/External Contacts & Customers:

• Internal: Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), Process Execution Teams (PET), Learning and Development, Operational Excellence
• External:  Vendors including but not limited to: Shipping companies; Contract Laboratories; Contract Manufacturers; Suppliers

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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