QA/QC Technician (GMP/Inspection) (Pharma/Medical Device)

Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the quality of product manufactured and also make sure the Durable & Consumable, commodities and raw materials used in the Drug Product and Drug Substance manufacturing areas comply with quality requirements according to procedure and material specifications.

Responsibilities:

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

• Material inspection of Durable & Consumable, commodities and raw material according to procedure.
  
• Take Sampling of incoming material according to procedure and per material specifications.
  
• Enter result of inspection in computer systems.
  
• Segregate material for rejected materials.
  
• Responsible of visual test and dimensional test of commodities used in the Drug Substance area.
  
• Release incoming material in system.
  
• Verify documentation generated according to procedures.
  
• 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.

• High School or (GED) with two (2) years of experience in biologics or pharmaceutical industry or Associate Degree in Science with O years of experience.
  
• Knowledge of good manufacturing (GMP) and safety practices.
  
• Basic verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
  
• Experience driving forklifts and handling materials is preferred.
  
• Basic knowledge in computer systems.
  

Years of experience/education and/or certifications required:

• 1-3 years of experience in quality
  
• At least GED, associates is a plus
  
• Forklift certified is a plus but not required
  

What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?

• Previous Quality experience
  
• Previous Pharmaceutical experience
  
• Performing Visual inspection
  
• GED or Associates
  

What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification?

• Microsoft office
  
• SAP use
  
• Some type of inventory management system
  
• Very entry level, things can be taught and trained
  
• Stay away from anyone very tenured, bachelors degree would be over qualified.
  
• Anyone with a science or engineering degree would not be a fit.
  

What type of environment is this person working in?

• Mix between office and warehouse
  

Work Schedule (Define days,# of hours)/ Is Overtime offered or required? If yes, how many hours, what impact to scheduled working hours?

• Monday - Friday 7:30-3:30pm
  
• Possible OT after training.
  

Does this position offer the ability to work remotely on a regular basis or is it an on-site role? If remote opportunity exists, what are the options (i.e. 1 day remote, 4 days on-site)?

• 100% onsite
  

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
  
• 401(k) matching
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Vision insurance
  

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
  

Experience:

• CGMP: 2 years (Preferred)
  
• Quality tech or Quality control background: 2 years (Preferred)
  
• Performing Visual inspection: 2 years (Preferred)
  
• Pharma or medical device industry: 2 years (Preferred)
  

Ability to Commute:

• North Chicago, IL 60064 (Preferred)
  

Work Location: In person