Visual Inspection Technician I - 1st Shift

Alcami Corporation•North Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Alcami, the Visual Inspection Technician I performs quality inspection of sterile injectable products intended for commercial distribution and clinical trials. The role handles and inspects manufactured products according to standard operating procedures (SOPs), batch records, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), using acceptable techniques in manufacturing environments and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE). This is a 100% on-site position on the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Occasional hours outside the scheduled shift may be required based on business needs, including weekend work. Domestic travel may be up to 5%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Entry-level role; 1+ years of relevant work experience is strongly preferred, or BioWork certification from an accredited institution.
Correctable 20/20 near-sighted vision in both eyes, tested annually.
Ability to see and distinguish colors.
Ability to perform basic math calculations, including product accountability calculations and rounding.
Ability to read and comprehend detailed written instructions.
Ability to move materials throughout the facility using appropriate methods and equipment.
Excellent verbal and written communication, documentation, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in basic computing skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Relevant visual-inspection work experience in regulated environments, such as medical, electronics, aerospace, or automotive production.
cGMP or other prior work experience in a regulated environment.
Prior pharmaceutical or CDMO experience.
Awareness of or prior experience with cGMP practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

Follow applicable SOPs and cGMPs when performing assigned duties and tasks.
Complete required company training on time and comply with cGMP and other relevant training requirements.
Conduct visual inspections of sterile liquids according to regulatory agency guidelines.
Identify debris, air lines, and other defects in sterile liquids.
Document activities in real time, legibly, and in accordance with controlled documentation, SOPs, and cGMPs.
Perform component counting and basic math calculations.
Clean rooms, tools, and equipment.
Perform specific visual inspections according to SOPs.
Ensure products meet appearance specifications before sending them for packaging.
Perform bulk packaging of product vials for shipment to another facility.
Operate material handling equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.