Quality Control Associate

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The Position

The Opportunity:

The Quality Control Associate - will be an integral part of a team that performs raw  material and finished goods testing.

Will be responsible for review, generation and sign-off of quality documentation.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for interfacing with highly complex systems and controls in  an ISO 13485 and cGMP manufacturing environment; maintain areas in high state of inspection  preparedness by maintaining equipment, records and laboratory environment in order to comply with regulatory  requirements utilizing current regulations and Operating Procedures (OP). Additionally, maintains production  documents, investigates Out of Specification (OOS), and works independently with general guidance from senior  team members.

Responsibilities :

● Perform inspection and testing of raw materials, in-process materials and finished goods in a compliant  manner.  

● Document test results, complete batch records, document observations and generate reports for  qualification testing.  

● Conduct data analysis of raw material, in-process and finished goods test results.

● Responsible for generating compliant QC documentation as part of the Device History Record required for  releasing items into inventory from the raw material to the in-process finished goods. 

● Maintain records and QC lab environment to comply with cGMP, OP and regulatory requirements. 

● Performs routine maintenance of laboratory equipment outlined by operating procedures. 

● May assist in coordinating vendor activities for user maintained laboratory equipment.

● Perform regular laboratory and manufacturing environmental monitoring testing. 

● Perform and lab supply ordering and inventory management in order to support the QC laboratory and  adherence to inventory control processes (TECO, Cycle counts, etc), including indirect materials, tissue  kanbans, and retain samples.  

● Formulate reagents with high complexity for material testing process.  

● Acts as QC representative in transferring processes from development to QC. 

● May assist in testing raw materials for reliability and stability,in process monitoring and trending,in collecting, interpreting and communicating process metrics for recommended improvements.

● Assist in performing, reviewing and/or generating validations for QC processes and laboratory equipment,in the development and implementation of testing processes, in reagent manufacturing activities unrelated to QC activities.  

Quality and Safety, Compliance  

● Maintains Right to Operate and ensures that all processes are performed in a safe and healthy manner;  addresses and escalates any potentially unsafe hazards; Ensures timely reporting of safety hazards,  incidents and near misses using safety reporting tools.  

● Navigates and understands the quality system and escalates issues.  

● Accurately performs tasks in a regulated environment (OSHA, NMPA, FDA, etc.).  

● Performs and documents all transactions and production instructions with accuracy related to the proper  receipt, quarantine, storage, and disbursement of materials as it relates to FDA, OSHA, QSR, ISO, Good  Manufacturing Practices and other Roche policies and procedures.  

● Ensures equipment is in compliance with calibration standards.  

● Conducts out of specification (OOS) and supports non-conformance investigations, reworks, and corrective  actions. Serve as a contact for other departments regarding QC related activities.  

● Acts as QC representative in the review of and provides feedback on document changes, including redlines  provided by external teams (Development, Operations Scientists, Design Transfer Operations, project  teams, etc).  

● Adheres to 95% or above internal training compliance. 

● Maintains complete and accurate records including daily metrics.  

Continuous Improvement  

● Conducts 6S activities, gathers/meets cycle times and develops/follows standard work; identifies and  implements process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives utilizing lean tools.  ● Participates and contributes in team meetings.  

● Participates in process improvement projects and in the collection of data for daily metrics purposes and to support operational excellence  initiatives and improvements.  

Teamwork and Collaboration 

● Proactively collaborates with peers and with other functions to ensure targets are achieved. 

● Assists in onboarding by conducting training of new employees and contractors.  

● Provides suggestions to improve work processes and laboratory equipment.  

● Engages in cross functional technical activities such as quality investigations and product design transfer. 

● Follows, updates, changes and edits, standard operating procedures.  

● Work closely with diverse cross-functional teams, including vendors, planners, and various departments,  to ensure seamless integration and achieve our objectives effectively. 

● Assist in the execution of complex projects. 

● May act as a proxy for the QC Leadership when required. Providing support to the QC team to ensure  smooth operation and adherence to standards and communicate to cross functional teams.

Who you are:

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma ( mandatory ), with 7 years of experience

Associate's Degree, with 3 years of experience

Bachelor's Degree, with 1 year of experience ( entry level )

Knowledge, Skill or Ability:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills demonstrated by communicatingwith other functions and management regarding resolving testing, investigations and theory

• Strong data-analysis skills, with clear demonstrated understanding of
analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills. Proven math skills
• Hands on experience in a laboratory
• Accurate and precise manual pipetting and measuring techniques
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to utilize Google suite and computer programs
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under aggressive timelines
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Experience working in GLP, cGMP or ISO regulated environment
• Experience with 6S and Lean techniques
• Experience with handling corrosive and biohazardous reagents

This is an (on-site/remote) position.

Relocation benefits (are/are not) approved for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson is $49,300.00 -$91,500.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed in this link.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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