Quality Control Technician (Temporary/Contractor)

INOVIO PHARMACEUTICALS•San Diego, CA

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About The Position

INOVIO is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing DNA medicines to help treat and protect people from HPV-related diseases, cancer, and infectious diseases. The Temporary Quality Control (QC) Technician performs a range of inspections and quality activities, including receiving and inspecting raw materials, supporting Supply Chain Quality and the Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) process, reviewing Device History Records (DHRs), and supporting compliance with applicable standards and regulations. The technician uses facility inspection and test equipment for mechanical and visual evaluations and may be assigned auditing, investigation, and testing tasks to support departmental and facility goals. The role also processes non-conformance reports (NCMRs) through the QC area, including initiating reports and entering data into the NCMR database.

Requirements

Current U.S. work authorization is required.
A minimum of 2–4 years of Quality Control experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry.
Working knowledge of FDA and ISO regulations.
Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
Ability to perform varied tasks in a disciplined and consistent manner.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical drawings, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and mathematical conversions, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied situations where standardization is limited.
Ability to lift items weighing up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

An associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform receiving inspections of incoming raw materials, in-process items, and finished products.
Support the Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) process to maintain continuous flow and improve inventory accuracy.
Perform visual and mechanical inspections of products and components according to procedures, specifications, or drawings using measuring and test equipment.
Complete quality assurance work-in-process and inventory transactions to ensure accurate system records and physical product movement.
Assist in resolving non-conforming material and product issues.
Review Device History Records, inspection results, and test results.
Support Corrective Action Board (CAB) activities as necessary.
Inspect work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods.
Process NCMRs through the QC area, including initiating reports and entering data into the NCMR database.
Perform other related tasks as assigned.