Quality Control Technician I

Quality Control Technician I

Join our team at the Techlab site, part of the SSI Diagnostica Group, and help shape the future of healthcare technology. We are seeking a candidate that is detail-oriented and quality-focused. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful innovations in a collaborative environment focused on improving patient outcomes.

We are a global company specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of IVD medical device kits. Our mission is to improve patient outcomes and transform healthcare delivery through technology and a commitment to quality. Our portfolio includes solutions for infectious disease, respiratory conditions, and blood-borne illnesses. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.

The job of the Quality Control Technician 1 involves following standard operating procedures to test kit components, verifying that they pass quality standards. The activities of a Quality Control Technician 1 include following Standard Operating Procedures, verifying labels, testing, screening, and inspecting raw materials and kit components. The Quality Control Technician 1 reports to the Quality Control Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform predispense and final quality control testing
• Perform incoming chemical and non-chemical raw material testing
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform in-process testing of membrane devices
• Perform verification of coded foil labels
• Work with biological samples
• Utilize good aseptic technique in the lab
• Report quality problems to manager/designee
• Manage and record component retentions
• Perform water testing for both Blacksburg and Radford facilities
• Stay up to date with required readings
• Comply with all safety regulations
• Calibrate pH meter and conductivity meter
• Perform stability testing
• Perform mathematical calculations
• Test all kit components per product release standards (bioburden, functionality, physical characteristics)

Tools and Equipment Used

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic Lab Equipment (pH meter, conductivity meter, scales and balances, pipetters)
• ELISA plate reader

Qualifications and Experience

• B.A or B.S Degree in a scientific field OR Associate's degree + 3 years of experience

Location and Work Policy

TechLab maintains a climate controlled environment for the job of Quality Control Technician 1. The Quality Control Technician 1 can expect to work with human pathogens. A typical workweek is Monday through Friday 8:00 to 4:30 or 8:30 to 5:00. Overtime is occasionally necessary with or without advance notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, status as a veteran or any other class protected by law.

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