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Purpose

Describe the primary goals, objectives or functions or outputs of this position.

The QC Tech I performs laboratory testing within a fast paced GMP environment in support of one or more of the following areas; raw materials, environmental monitoring, in-process product, final Bulk product, stability, and/or validation. Analyzes test data and evaluates results. Writes procedures with guidance. Works under the guidance of a supervisor but is able to manage time efficiently in achieving timely completion of assigned duties.

Responsibilities

List up to 10 main responsibilities for the job. Include information about the accountability and scope.

• Perform the environmental monitoring sampling conducted during the Small Volume Parenteral commercial filling and media fill.
• Perform utilities and facilities environmental monitoring such as non-viable particulate, viable air and surface sampling.
• Perform microbiological testing and documentation for manufacturing process samples, raw materials, in process samples and final product following procedures, methods and specifications within the required time.
• Perform general cleaning/maintenance of laboratory equipment such as incubators, refrigerators amongst others and required per procedures.
• Maintain the materials, reagents, and media inventory required in the laboratory.
• Ensure samples are collected and/or tested according to schedule and following applicable procedures and analysis are accurately documented.
• Provide support during validations, special sampling, and planned or unplanned reinstatements.
• Complete training and certifications on time as established in the training curriculum.
• Perform preventive maintenance to the laboratory equipment, as applicable.
• Provide assistance to operations in accordance with environmental management, occupational health and safety (EHS) systems and promote continuous improvement. Comply with all EHS procedures and policies including incident reporting, use of PPE, waste management and disposal, and any other program applicable according to the position duties.

Qualifications

List required and preferred qualifications (up to 10). Include education, skills and experience.

• Associate degree in Science required. Major in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or Medical Technology is strongly preferred.
• No previous experience required. Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques preferred.
• Computer knowledge such as Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.

Key Stakeholders 

Development, Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

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Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. 

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