Receiving Inspector Technician

Harvard Bioscience • St Paul, MN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Data Sciences, a division of Harvard Bioscience, is seeking a Receiving Inspection Technician for its St. Paul location. The role inspects incoming materials, components, and finished goods to verify conformance with drawings, specifications, purchase requirements, and quality procedures. It records inspection results, identifies and controls nonconforming material, maintains complete and accurate quality records, and works with Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to support timely material disposition and uninterrupted production.

The technician uses inspection and measurement equipment, reviews supplier documentation, documents results in quality and ERP systems, and supports nonconformance processing, supplier-quality activities, and continuous improvement. The role follows quality procedures, safety requirements, and good documentation practices while maintaining an organized inspection area.

The position involves work in office, warehouse, and production environments, with exposure to moving equipment, varying noise levels, and occasional temperature fluctuations. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of relevant receiving inspection, quality inspection, manufacturing quality, or related technical experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, inspection instructions, and purchase requirements.
• Working knowledge of dimensional inspection methods and common measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to recognize and document nonconforming conditions.
• Experience using JD Edwards and/or other ERP or quality management systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication and ability to collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, and suppliers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple inspections while responding to changing production needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States now and in the future without employer sponsorship.
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands and fingers to handle parts, documents, computers, and precision measurement equipment.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance or material-handling equipment as appropriate.
• Ability to perform repetitive and precise hand movements when measuring, manipulating, labeling, and documenting components.
• Visual acuity, color perception, depth perception, and manual dexterity needed to identify surface conditions, read detailed drawings and labels, and inspect small components.
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment and follow applicable safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Technical coursework or training in dimensional inspection, blueprint reading, metrology, manufacturing, or quality.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming raw materials, components, assemblies, and finished goods against engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, approved samples, and inspection plans.
• Use appropriate inspection and measurement equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical equipment, and other tools, to verify dimensional and visual requirements.
• Review supplier documentation, including certificates of conformance, material certifications, test reports, and traceability records, for completeness and compliance.
• Accurately document inspection results in quality and ERP systems and maintain inspection records in accordance with document-control and retention requirements.
• Identify, label, segregate, and process nonconforming material; initiate nonconformance records and support material review and disposition activities.
• Communicate inspection status, discrepancies, and material priorities to Quality, Engineering, Purchasing, Receiving, and Production personnel.
• Maintain calibrated inspection equipment and verify tools are within calibration before use.
• Support supplier-quality investigations, corrective actions, audits, first-article inspections, and continuous-improvement activities as assigned.
• Follow established quality procedures, safety requirements, and good documentation practices, and maintain an organized inspection area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED