Quality Control Specialist I

Bio-Rad Laboratories•Woodinville, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will support Bio-Rad’s commitment to quality and safety by analyzing the functional performance of raw and in-process materials for use in BioPlex products. The majority of materials will be tested on the BioPlex instrument and will support production of reagent kits for the BioPlex product line. Additional duties will include maintaining lab space, performing small scale bead couplings, preparing small scale solutions, managing inventory of materials for use, and maintaining lab equipment. As a part of Quality Control team, you’ll apply your science knowledge while testing raw and in-process materials according to FDA/ISO regulated manufacturing and per document methods employing Good Laboratory & Manufacturing Practices. This role is critical in maintaining the overall quality of Bio-Rad’s products and services.

Requirements

BS/BA degree in the physical sciences or equivalent.
Basic working knowledge of laboratory environments and computer software programs.
0-2 years experience in a general laboratory environment performing analyses in the areas of chemistry, biochemistry, or associated areas of life sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Attention to detail.
Analytical skills.
Time management skills.

Responsibilities

Preparing materials to conduct quality checks: Performing testing to assess functional performance of incoming raw and in-process materials to ensure that they meet the required specifications.
Identifying and addressing quality issues: Identifying quality issues and raising them to the attention of the appropriate individuals or teams to help prevent problems from recurring and ensure that the products and processes meet the required standards.
Collaborating with other teams: Working with different teams in the organization, including materials management, manufacturing, R&D, and quality assurance, to provide critical feedback on quality issues and work together to improve processes and products.
Maintaining lab space.
Performing small scale bead couplings.
Preparing small scale solutions.
Managing inventory of materials for use.
Maintaining lab equipment.