Senior quality control technician job description
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Senior quality control technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in senior quality control technician job postings.
Sample senior quality control technician requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Quality Control or related field
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality Control
- Strong knowledge of Quality Control principles and techniques
- Proficient with Quality Control software tools
- Familiarity with relevant regulatory standards
Sample required senior quality control technician soft skills
- Strong leadership abilities
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work in a team environment
Senior quality control technician job description example 1
Thermo Fisher Scientific senior quality control technician job description
The QC Sr. Manufacturing Associate works in a team based environment to perform all tasks related to the qualification of gel electrophoresis products. The hours for this role will be predominantly 1st shift work. Flexibility to fit production requirements will be necessary.
**Key Objectives of the role:**
+ Quality Control Testing for the production of protein analysis tools
+ Responsible for qualifying product(s) in a lab setting following standard operating procedures. Will utilize basic laboratory techniques, calculations, materials measurement, operation of laboratory equipment and record keeping necessary to manufacture and qualify products.
+ Complete all batch records and manufacturing documents according to quality systems standards as required
+ Verbal or written communication of problems to manufacturing leadership and assistance in identifying variables and offering resolutions
+ Utilize specialized technical knowledge and skills to make detailed observations and analyze data to ensure within operating parameters. Advise manager of factors that may affect quality of product. Suggest options/ideas for corrective actions.
+ Keep manufacturing leadership informed of the status of assigned QC processes
+ Support the investigation of product failures and customer complaints
+ Support validation needs including testing, documentation and creation of validation protocols
+ May perform other related duties as required and /or assigned
+ Interact daily with equivalent levels of personnel in the manufacturing area
+ Train other team members on techniques and processes
+ Update SOPs and training documents
+ Attend trainings or read content to understand and follow applicable manufacturing processes and Standard Operating Procedures
+ All other reasonable tasks as may be requested by the Team Leader and/or the Production Supervisor.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or other related discipline
-OR-
+ 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or research laboratory
+ Experience in ISO or cGMP regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
+ Excellent documentation and communication skills.
+ Must be able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials.
+ Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Ability to operate within generally defined procedures and practices under general direction and minimal supervision.
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
+ Must be able to work with numerous departments and varying levels of employees.
+ Requires extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and inter-departmental responsibilities.
+ Must demonstrate ability to work with internal and external customers.
+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and MS Word is required.
+ Working knowledge of MRP system.
+ Consistent, dependable and accurate in carrying out responsibilities.
+ Displays positive attitude toward job and others.
+ Maintains personal composure in high stress situations.
+ Maintains confidentiality.
This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
**Key Objectives of the role:**
+ Quality Control Testing for the production of protein analysis tools
+ Responsible for qualifying product(s) in a lab setting following standard operating procedures. Will utilize basic laboratory techniques, calculations, materials measurement, operation of laboratory equipment and record keeping necessary to manufacture and qualify products.
+ Complete all batch records and manufacturing documents according to quality systems standards as required
+ Verbal or written communication of problems to manufacturing leadership and assistance in identifying variables and offering resolutions
+ Utilize specialized technical knowledge and skills to make detailed observations and analyze data to ensure within operating parameters. Advise manager of factors that may affect quality of product. Suggest options/ideas for corrective actions.
+ Keep manufacturing leadership informed of the status of assigned QC processes
+ Support the investigation of product failures and customer complaints
+ Support validation needs including testing, documentation and creation of validation protocols
+ May perform other related duties as required and /or assigned
+ Interact daily with equivalent levels of personnel in the manufacturing area
+ Train other team members on techniques and processes
+ Update SOPs and training documents
+ Attend trainings or read content to understand and follow applicable manufacturing processes and Standard Operating Procedures
+ All other reasonable tasks as may be requested by the Team Leader and/or the Production Supervisor.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or other related discipline
-OR-
+ 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or research laboratory
+ Experience in ISO or cGMP regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
+ Excellent documentation and communication skills.
+ Must be able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials.
+ Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Ability to operate within generally defined procedures and practices under general direction and minimal supervision.
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
+ Must be able to work with numerous departments and varying levels of employees.
+ Requires extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and inter-departmental responsibilities.
+ Must demonstrate ability to work with internal and external customers.
+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and MS Word is required.
+ Working knowledge of MRP system.
+ Consistent, dependable and accurate in carrying out responsibilities.
+ Displays positive attitude toward job and others.
+ Maintains personal composure in high stress situations.
+ Maintains confidentiality.
This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024