{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"516c242f0657f4fa88e44877","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/516c242f0657f4fa88e44877","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/516c242f0657f4fa88e44877","title":"Quality Control Associate","description":"Quality Control Associate\nTucson, AZ – 06 Months\n\nTop 3 Desired Skills\n\nAnalytical and problem solving\n\nGreat communication and organization skills\n\nAble to lift 20-25 pounds and stand for long periods of time\n\nThe Quality Control Associate - Reagent Manufacturing will be an integral part of a team that performs raw material and finished goods testing. The individual will be responsible for review, generation and sign-off of quality documentation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for interfacing with highly complex systems and controls in an ISO 13485 and cGMP manufacturing environment. The individual will maintain areas in a high state of inspection preparedness by maintaining equipment, records and laboratory environment in order to comply with regulatory requirements utilizing current regulations and Operating Procedures (OP). Additionally, maintains production documents, investigates Out of Specification (OOS), and works independently with general guidance from senior team members.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nPerform inspection and testing of raw materials, in-process materials and finished goods in a compliant manner.\n\nDocument test results, complete batch records, document observations and generate reports for qualification testing.\n\nConduct data analysis of raw material, in-process and finished goods test results.\n\nResponsible for generating compliant QC documentation as part of the Device History Record required for releasing items into inventory from the raw material to the in-process finished goods.\n\nMaintain records and QC lab environment to comply with cGMP, OP and regulatory requirements.\n\nPerforms routine maintenance of laboratory equipment outlined by operating procedures.\n\nMay assist in coordinating vendor activities for user maintained laboratory equipment.\n\nPerform regular laboratory and manufacturing environmental monitoring testing.\n\nPerform and lab supply ordering and inventory management in order to support the QC laboratory and adherence to inventory control processes (TECO, Cycle counts, etc), including indirect materials, tissue kanbans, and retain samples.\n\nFoster and follow an established safety culture, environmental guidelines and procedures for all work performed.\n\nFormulate reagents with high complexity for material testing process.\n\nActs as QC representative in transferring processes from development to QC.\n\nMay assist in testing raw materials for reliability and stability.\n\nMay assist in process monitoring and trending.\n\nMay assist in collecting, interpreting and communicating process metrics for recommended improvements.\n\nAssist in performing, reviewing and/or generating validations for QC processes and laboratory equipment.\n\nAssist in the development and implementation of testing processes.\n\nAssist in reagent manufacturing activities unrelated to QC activities.\n\nQuality and Safety, Compliance\n\nMaintains Right to Operate and ensures that all processes are performed in a safe and healthy manner; addresses and escalates any potentially unsafe hazards; Ensures timely reporting of safety hazards, incidents and near misses using safety reporting tools.\n\nNavigates and understands the quality system and escalates issues.\n\nAccurately performs tasks in a regulated environment (OSHA, NMPA, FDA, etc.).\n\nPerforms and documents all transactions and production instructions with accuracy related to the proper receipt, quarantine, storage, and disbursement of materials as it relates to FDA, OSHA, QSR, ISO, Good Manufacturing Practices and other Roche policies and procedures.\n\nEnsures equipment is in compliance with calibration standards.\n\nConducts out of specification (OOS) and supports non-conformance investigations, reworks, and corrective actions. Serve as a contact for other departments regarding QC related activities.\n\nActs as QC representative in the review of and provides feedback on document changes, including redlines provided by external teams (Development, Operations Scientists, Design Transfer Operations, project teams, etc).\n\nAdheres to 95% or above internal training compliance.\n\nMaintains complete and accurate records including daily metrics.\n\nContinuous Improvement\n\nConducts 6S activities, gathers / meets cycle times and develops / follows standard work; identifies and implements process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives utilizing lean tools.\n\nParticipates and contributes in team meetings.\n\nParticipates in process improvement projects.\n\nParticipates in the collection of data for daily metrics purposes and to support operational excellence initiatives and improvements.\n\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nTeamwork and Collaboration\n\nProactively collaborates with peers and with other functions to ensure targets are achieved.\n\nAssists in onboarding by conducting training of new employees and contractors.\n\nProvides suggestions to improve work processes and laboratory equipment.\n\nEngages in cross functional technical activities such as quality investigations and product design transfer.\n\nFollows, updates, changes and edits, standard operating procedures.\n\nWork closely with diverse cross-functional teams, including vendors, planners, and various departments, to ensure seamless integration and achieve our objectives effectively.\n\nAssist in the execution of complex projects.\n\nMay act as a proxy for the QC Leadership when required. Providing support to the QC team to ensure smooth operation and adherence to standards and communicate to cross functional teams.\n\nEducation\nHigh School Diploma\n\nAssociates or Bachelor's Degree in Science or Life Science discipline\n\nExperience\n7 years work experience, preferably in regulated industry with HS Diploma\n\n3 years work experience with an Associate's Degree.\n\nLess than 1 year work experience, entry level with a Bachelor's Degree.\n\nKnowledge Skills and Abilities\n\nExcellent oral and written communication skills demonstrated by communicating with other functions and management regarding resolving testing, investigations and theory.\n\nStrong data-analysis skills, with clear demonstrated understanding of analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills. Proven math skills.\n\nHands-on experience in a laboratory.\n\nAccurate and precise manual pipetting and measuring techniques.\n\nDemonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills.\n\nAbility to utilize Google suite and computer programs.\n\nProven ability to meet deadlines.\n\nDemonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.\n\nAbility to work in department and/or cross functional meetings and projects.\n\nProficient ability to perform a wide range of moderate and high complexity laboratory techniques and their application (titration, spectroscopy, protein analysis, tissue testing, etc).\n\nPreferred\n\nExperience with handling corrosive and biohazardous reagents.\n\nExperience working in GLP, cGMP or ISO regulated environments.\n\nExperience with 6S and Lean techniques.\n\nPhysical Conditions and PPE Requirements\nThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nThe environment requires gowning, hair net, safety glasses, gloves and foot coverings.\n\nLifting up to 25lbs is required.\n\nSchedules could include overtime and shift work in the future as business needs require.\n\nRequired to stand, walk, sit, kneel, bend, crouch for a combined 4 or more hours per day.\n\nRequired to push, pull, and lift a minimum of 25 pounds. Repetitive, consistent movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Creative Solutions Services","rawCompany":"creative solutions services","city":"Tucson","state":"AZ","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-23T03:15:50.689Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-4099.01","title":"Quality Control Analysts","slug":"quality-control-analysts"},{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"},{"code":"51-9061.00","title":"Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers","slug":"inspectors-testers-sorters-samplers-and-weighers"}],"industries":[{"code":"325412","title":"Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"pharmaceutical-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"325413","title":"In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing","slug":"in-vitro-diagnostic-substance-manufacturing"},{"code":"325998","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-chemical-product-and-preparation-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Quality Control Associate","description":"Quality Control Associate\nTucson, AZ – 06 Months\n\nTop 3 Desired Skills\n\nAnalytical and problem solving\n\nGreat communication and organization skills\n\nAble to lift 20-25 pounds and stand for long periods of time\n\nThe Quality Control Associate - Reagent Manufacturing will be an integral part of a team that performs raw material and finished goods testing. The individual will be responsible for review, generation and sign-off of quality documentation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for interfacing with highly complex systems and controls in an ISO 13485 and cGMP manufacturing environment. The individual will maintain areas in a high state of inspection preparedness by maintaining equipment, records and laboratory environment in order to comply with regulatory requirements utilizing current regulations and Operating Procedures (OP). 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Serve as a contact for other departments regarding QC related activities.\n\nActs as QC representative in the review of and provides feedback on document changes, including redlines provided by external teams (Development, Operations Scientists, Design Transfer Operations, project teams, etc).\n\nAdheres to 95% or above internal training compliance.\n\nMaintains complete and accurate records including daily metrics.\n\nContinuous Improvement\n\nConducts 6S activities, gathers / meets cycle times and develops / follows standard work; identifies and implements process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives utilizing lean tools.\n\nParticipates and contributes in team meetings.\n\nParticipates in process improvement projects.\n\nParticipates in the collection of data for daily metrics purposes and to support operational excellence initiatives and improvements.\n\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nTeamwork and Collaboration\n\nProactively collaborates with peers and with other functions to ensure targets are achieved.\n\nAssists in onboarding by conducting training of new employees and contractors.\n\nProvides suggestions to improve work processes and laboratory equipment.\n\nEngages in cross functional technical activities such as quality investigations and product design transfer.\n\nFollows, updates, changes and edits, standard operating procedures.\n\nWork closely with diverse cross-functional teams, including vendors, planners, and various departments, to ensure seamless integration and achieve our objectives effectively.\n\nAssist in the execution of complex projects.\n\nMay act as a proxy for the QC Leadership when required. Providing support to the QC team to ensure smooth operation and adherence to standards and communicate to cross functional teams.\n\nEducation\nHigh School Diploma\n\nAssociates or Bachelor's Degree in Science or Life Science discipline\n\nExperience\n7 years work experience, preferably in regulated industry with HS Diploma\n\n3 years work experience with an Associate's Degree.\n\nLess than 1 year work experience, entry level with a Bachelor's Degree.\n\nKnowledge Skills and Abilities\n\nExcellent oral and written communication skills demonstrated by communicating with other functions and management regarding resolving testing, investigations and theory.\n\nStrong data-analysis skills, with clear demonstrated understanding of analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills. Proven math skills.\n\nHands-on experience in a laboratory.\n\nAccurate and precise manual pipetting and measuring techniques.\n\nDemonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills.\n\nAbility to utilize Google suite and computer programs.\n\nProven ability to meet deadlines.\n\nDemonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.\n\nAbility to work in department and/or cross functional meetings and projects.\n\nProficient ability to perform a wide range of moderate and high complexity laboratory techniques and their application (titration, spectroscopy, protein analysis, tissue testing, etc).\n\nPreferred\n\nExperience with handling corrosive and biohazardous reagents.\n\nExperience working in GLP, cGMP or ISO regulated environments.\n\nExperience with 6S and Lean techniques.\n\nPhysical Conditions and PPE Requirements\nThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nThe environment requires gowning, hair net, safety glasses, gloves and foot coverings.\n\nLifting up to 25lbs is required.\n\nSchedules could include overtime and shift work in the future as business needs require.\n\nRequired to stand, walk, sit, kneel, bend, crouch for a combined 4 or more hours per day.\n\nRequired to push, pull, and lift a minimum of 25 pounds. 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