QA Associate I

Clontech Laboratories • San Jose, CA

80d • $37 - $40

About The Position

The QA Associate I role is responsible for providing general support to the Quality department. This role helps to maintain the quality management system under close supervision and guidance. QA Associate I is responsible for carrying out general quality functions or activities, as assigned. The QA Associate I receives guidance on workload prioritization from the team lead or management but is ultimately responsible for organizing and executing their projects and daily standard workload in a manner which meets the schedules of the operational teams whom they support. The QA Associate I is an on-site role located in San Jose, CA.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in a scientific discipline or engineering is required.
• Minimum 0-2 years of experience in a Quality Assurance role for a life sciences, medical devices, or biotech industry.
• Experience with ISO 9001/13485 and/or knowledge of Quality System Requirements preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions on new assignments.
• Working knowledge and experience in the use of computer and computer programs, such as: Microsoft Office, FileMaker, Adobe Acrobat, Oracle, and other ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementation of routine and non-routine quality assurance projects, as assigned.
• Participates in quality and process improvement projects, as assigned.
• Provides help in troubleshooting document control issues.
• Maintains product, quality, and/or regulatory information in relevant databases, as assigned.
• Creates reports on quality-related performance indicators.
• Works with the SDS team in generating Safety Data Sheets for products, as assigned.
• Limited responsibility for the review, release, and distribution of product technical documentation and for the implementation of documentation changes due to Engineering Change Notices.
• Interacts with various groups, shares information, and participates in team activities.
• Performs duties in support of functional operations and customer requirements; supports an environment of changing priorities.
• Makes informed decisions on simple to moderate issues in collaboration with key stakeholders and in alignment with company policies.
• Has an intimate knowledge of all safety requirements of the job and may be required to train others.

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Flexibility to work overtime or non-standard hours may be required at times

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees