Quality Technician
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Job Location:
Rockford, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At West were a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily Wests indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future
Theres no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning growth and development. Supported by benefit programs we empower the physical mental emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
The role is essential in ensuring in-process and finished products meet customer specifications. This role provides total manufacturing quality inspection services including quality inspection quality control sampling inspection documentation and record keeping. Adhering to Good Documentation Process (GDP) is essential to maintain all documentation necessary to ensure conformity to specifications and traceability of records. You will assist the QA group with their daily duties including inspection batch records document and record control and shipping requirements. Conduct trainings in NC material identification and disposition.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Point of QA contact in the Phoenix / Rockford location. This position is assigned to the Phoenix location with occasionals shifts at the Rockford location.
- Organize the QA lab work loads and drive performance across the 4 QA lab shifts.
- Perform and oversee component or product inspection sampling analyses following standard methods and procedures and approval/release.
- Write review and revise procedures work instructions and any related forms for specific job-related activities.
- Conducts review of batch documentation for GMP Compliance. Works with production personnel to resolve GMP discrepancies. Establishes files for batch documentation.
- Works with databases to collect information and data pertaining to batch documentation.
- Performs QA release of finished product for acceptable materials.
- Disposition NC material in the Bond Room and dispositions NC material per procedures and MRB reviews.
- Assists with the calibration process by recording calibration frequencies due dates suppliers and other calibration duties as required. Maintains organization of calibration activities.
- Store record and maintain electronic and hard copies of controlled documents and records.
- Performs QA document control functions and upload records in Master Control.
- Coordinates the revision review and approval of SOPs and other GMP documents.
- Train existing QA Techs to the material review process for business continuity provide continued training as required.
- Support Continuous Improvement program throughout West Phoenix.
- Supports internal / external audits and document control.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Quality Supervisor or Manager.
- Promotes and supports a Lean environment.
- Conforms with and abides by all corporate and site-specific regulations policies work procedures instruction and all safety rules
- Exhibits regular reliable punctual and predictable attendance
- Other duties as assigned
Additional Responsibilities
- Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office; Knowledge of QMS Master Control MeasureLink and other Quality systems is preferred.
- Must be able to prioritize and perform position responsibilities accurately and meet required deadlines
- Strong attention to detail; Strong problem identification/analysis and solving skills with hands-on approach
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Maintain an organized and clean quality Lab.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment; Ability to interface with all personnel levels
- Motivated self-starter with ability to work independently on multiple assignments in a team environment
Education
- Bachelors Degree Technical Studies or Science or equivalent experience preferred
Work Experience
- 3 years of experience required and
- Minimum 2 years of cGMP experience preferred
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy
- Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
- Possess ability to work independently and as part of a team with self-motivation adaptability and a positive attitude
- Willingness to learn new and review new analytical techniques
- Meet individual and departmental goals as required
License and Certifications
Travel Requirements
Physical Requirements
Additional Requirements
- Ability to learn understand and remember normal tasks.
- Ability to hear speak and understand conversation in English in a normal tone of voice.
- Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
- Must be able to multi-task work under time constraints problem solve and prioritize.
- Read and interpret data information and documents
- Work under deadlines with constant interruptions
What We Offer
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West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe treated fairly valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law employment with West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Inspection
- Calipers
- Coordinate Measuring Machine
- Food Industry
- GD&T
- ISO 9001
- Math
- Micrometer
- Quality Control
- HACCP
- Manufacturing
About Company
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of packaging components and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products.
