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Quality Control Technician
Department: Quality - Particle Tech
Location: Norton Shores, MI
Type: Full-time
Summary
The Quality Control Technician I is responsible for sampling, testing, analyzing, and measuring raw materials, in-process samples, and finished product. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the testing lab and other quality control functions related to testing and analysis. The technician works under general supervision while developing technical knowledge and proficiency in quality control processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following, but are not limited to:
- Cleaning verification activities including surface swabbing and visual inspection of equipment and process areas.
- Obtain samples and conduct raw material, in-process, and finished product testing.
- Document test results and provide accurate and timely reports.
- Coordinate sampling of purified and potable water as needed.
- Coordinate sampling of compressed air systems as needed.
- Coordinate routine environmental monitoring activities.
- Assist with execution of cleaning validation verification activities.
- Assist with lab equipment calibration activities.
- Report and manage OOS events.
- Assist with additional testing for OOS, deviation investigations, and trials as needed.
- Maintain compliance with current SOP's and cGMP's.
- Prepare necessary documents and send samples to customers and outside labs for testing.
- Assist with customer complaints and non-conformance investigations as needed.
- Assist Quality Compliance Manager with tasks/projects as needed.
- Will complete other duties as assigned
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience in a GMP environment preferred
Required Skills/Abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Access databases
- Ability to plan and manage time effectively
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, "multitasking" environment and prioritize tasks effectively
- Strong problem-solving techniques and ability to make sound decisions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexible in approach to changing priorities and/or deadlines
- Attention to detail and organization
Work Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to wear any required PPE such as scrubs, hair net, lab coat, and face mask
- Ability to work in a packaging area with a moderate powder substance in the air with or without a respirator
- Ability to work above shoulders
- Other physical requirements include frequent squatting, bending, twisting, and bi-lateral wrist movement
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