Quality Technician

Job Description

The position is responsible for the continued administration and monitoring of the quality management system policies and procedures established by Laboratory Management and Leadership. The position assists laboratory operations with respect to the requirements of the quality management system and with all relevant accreditation programs. As directed and supervised by the Quality Assurance Manager, the position involves the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of laboratory quality systems.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Comply with Quality System procedures
• Perform routine equipment verification/calibration
• Perform routine review and quality control of analysis and supporting records
• Maintain and monitor chemical, standard and reference control materials inventories and usage
• Maintain and monitor equipment inventory
• Review instrument qualification and maintenance records (IQ/OQ/PQ/PM)
• Assist the laboratory with Health and Safety related items such as Crystal reporting, BBO entries, etc.
• Maintain and archive laboratory and QA records
• Create/update SLIM method schemes/QC codes, setup/update/monitor QC performance of testing such as control charting and trend analysis.
• Monitor equipment & supporting systems and records for compliance to the company quality practices
• Maintain/monitor training records for staff
• Maintains documentation control system (electronically and hardcopy) of assigned areas of responsibility.
• Ensures the Quality System tools are available and used
• Assist in the coordination of PT programs
• Under the direction of the Quality Assurance Manager, participate in internal audits, for-cause investigations and necessarily follow up as needed
• Assist and support the laboratory with investigation of non-conformances, customer complaints and determination of corrective actions, implementation of corrective actions, and testing quality control performance trends and biases.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as required.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BSc. or Diploma (in a science discipline) from a recognized technical institute or equivalent experience. Required
• Previous laboratory experience in an ISO/IEC 17025 Preferred
• Previous experience in a Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance role in a regulated industry is an asset. Preferred

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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