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BIOMERIEUX, INC. Quality Technician in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Quality Technician
Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States Position Type: Unfixed Term Job Function: Quality
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A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for more than 60 years, bioMerieux provides diagnostic solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety. In North America we have more than 6,200 team members across 11 sites or subsidiaries, including Salt Lake City-based BioFire Diagnostics and one subsidiary in Montreal, Canada. Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.
Description The Quality Assurance (QA) department provides Quality support across various company departments. The department is organized into distinct subunits, consisting of Metrology, Document Control, Reagent Quality, Instrument Quality, Servicing Quality, and Incoming Material QC. This is an entry-level position. Depending on the sub-unit, this individual may review quality records, inspect manufactured products and raw materials, perform calibration and preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, and/or maintain Quality system documents. Timely and accurate work is expected. This position regularly interacts and collaborates with other departments within the company. Primary Duties: * Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of its Quality System. * Responsible for reviewing, assessing and monitoring process and product to ensure compliance to requirements. * May contribute to other Quality Assurance subunits that are outside of their primary Quality Assurance subunit, as assigned. * Proficiently: * Inspect product (including labels) to specifications and established procedures. Determine product acceptance status after inspection. * Identify and escalate non-conformances observed during inspection. Work with production teams to resolve non-conformances where possible. * Ensure good documentation practices during quality document and quality record review. Report inconsistent or incorrect records to appropriate systems. Work with production teams to resolve erroneous records. * Physically release work in process for finished goods processing * File and archive quality records according to established processes. * Prioritize product release to meet department goals * Minimal domestic travel may be required for training purposes Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent is required. * Knowledge of good manufacturing practices, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and/or 21 CFR 820 is required. * Minimum 1-year previous on-the-job experience requiring professional communication and interactions utilizing skills outlined below. * Experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control, laboratory or life science or other manufacturing setting that has a formal quality system is preferred. * * Effective written and verbal communication skills. * Proficiency in MS Office tools, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. * General computer operation. * Attention to detail is fundamental to this position. * Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions. * Organization skills as needed to maintain paperwork and task schedule. * Proficiency in internet navigation. * Basic math proficiency. Physical Requirements: * Must be able to sit or stand for moderate amounts of time and look at computer monitors for an extended amount of time with or without accommodation. Must be able to travel (if necessary). * Must be willing to submit to a color-visio n test, though result of the test will not determine employment eligibility * Must be able to perform duties... For full info follow application link.
