Sr. QC Inspector Incoming Components Lab

FAREVA•Richmond, VA

5d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. QC Inspector performs sampling, maintains chain of custody, conducts inspections, and reviews vendor certificates for incoming raw materials, critical processing aids, and packaging components. Work is performed according to Fareva specifications, approved test procedures, SOPs, and current ANSI/ASQ standards. The role requires basic knowledge of fundamental technical and quality concepts and receives daily supervision.

Requirements

Preferred: Associate degree in a science-related field.
Alternative: High school diploma with 7 years of relevant experience.
Basic knowledge of fundamental quality concepts.
Ability to learn and perform well-defined procedures.
Basic knowledge and practical application of relevant analytical techniques, such as RAMAN, UV/VIS, FTIR, and barcode readers.
Ability to interpret and document test results according to SOPs using standard Quality systems.
Ability to identify technical problems and solve them under management guidance.
Self-organization skills to complete daily activities on time and thoroughly document work under daily supervision.
Ability to participate on teams within the immediate group or work cross-functionally as needed.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, and lift 25–50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a science-related field.

Responsibilities

Perform routine sampling of incoming raw materials, critical processing aids, and packaging materials.
Ensure sampled materials are intact, correctly identified, and suitable, using applicable cGMP techniques and environments.
Maintain chain of custody throughout the sample life cycle.
Conduct visual, chemical, physical, and/or mechanical functionality testing of critical processing aids and packaging components according to SOPs and ANSI/ASQ standards.
Perform mathematical calculations and verify vendor certificates against specifications.
Record testing results according to cGMPs, SOPs, and laboratory requirements, and remain accountable for their accuracy and validity.
Learn to recognize atypical or out-of-specification results, instrument malfunctions, and methodology problems, and participate in investigations to resolve and correct them.
Determine next steps under management guidance and in compliance with applicable procedures and regulations.
Use LIMS and other electronic data management systems.
Maintain related records and work areas in a neat and orderly manner.
Assist in coordinating the group's sampling and testing activities.
Maintain training, follow SOPs, train junior peers on SOPs, and revise SOPs as needed.
Carry out technical and administrative duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Company-paid life and accidental death insurance
401(k) plan with 4.5% match and immediate vesting
Employee referral program
Paid vacation annually
Paid holidays annually
Onsite cafeteria
Job advancement opportunities
Company-paid work shoes, uniforms, and prescription safety eyeglasses for manufacturing employees