Quality system technician

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Conducts Quality audits of products assuring compliance with company standards are maintained and product integrity is preserved. Consults with management to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under close supervision, acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks. Fulfill duties in accordance with requirements of the QSR regulations, the ISO-9001 standard, Corporate and on-site policies and procedures.
• Participates in quality audits to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies and procedures.
• Ensures records/activities are properly documented in accordance with regulations.
• Works on assignments that are routine in nature;
• Maintain a teamwork approach to all tasks and works effectively with other departments.
• Follows all policies, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as required.

• May refer to senior staff for assistance with day-to-day problems that may arise.
• Escalates issues to supervisor for resolution, as deemed necessary.
• Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Assists with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Involves moderately active work involving walking and/or standing for considerable lengths of time.  Bending to floor level is required and the employee must be able to routinely lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs as high as 5 ft above floor level. 

SUPERVISION:

• None

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate’s Degree in Science preferred (Chemistry or Microbiology preferred).

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:  

• Minimum 0 – 1 years of related experience.
• Basic computer skills with database, spreadsheet, and word-processing programs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Mathematical aptitude is required with a good background in algebraic skills and measurement skills.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.