Quality Specialist

Company: bioMerieux Inc.
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: October 8, 2024

Job Description:

Quality Specialist





Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States


Position Type: Unfixed Term



Job Function: Quality






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A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for more than 60 years, bioMerieux provides diagnostic solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety.In North America we have more than 6,200 team members across 11 sites or subsidiaries, including Salt Lake City-based BioFire Diagnostics and one subsidiary in Montreal, Canada.Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.







Description
This is a full-time, hourly position that provides support through inspection of raw materials. As a Quality representative, the employee will assess and monitor both process and product. Timely and accurate work as well as a high level of self-direction and motivation is expected. Regular cross functional interaction and collaboration with attention to detail is required. Work is fast paced and requires prioritization of daily tasks. Effective communication, written and verbal, is critical. DescriptionPerform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of its Quality System.Responsible for reviewing, assessing and monitoring process and product to ensure compliance to requirements.May contribute to other Quality Assurance subunits that are outside of their primary Quality Assurance subunit, as assigned.Work on quality improvement projects, (e.g. projects stemming from CAPAs, training deficiencies, and general procedural improvements)May present project related information to management as requested.Perform inspection of incoming materials using basic and advanced measurement toolsPerform quarantine activities including physical and electronic segregation, labeling, physical and electronic releaseInitiate NCRs with a thorough description of the nonconformance including target as well as discrepancy, quantity and standard used for rejectionComplete first article inspections.Perform and manage sorting activities to completionIdentify need for WID updates and initiate WID updatesSupport and/or manage validation testing, e.g. GR&R and program validation activities.Initiate and author IC documents (Inspection plan)Support/interact with Materials Management, Engineers, Purchasing, and suppliers. This includes research activities and special projects.Perform sweeps of warehouse area to ensure cGMP compliance with a lead auditorReview co-worker completed inspection recordsMentor techniciansInitiate routines and programs for metrology tools under engineer guidanceCoordinate activities for metrology tool calibrationEnsure compliance to Temporary Change Orders; manage expiration status Interpret and utilize SPC chart data Analyze trends and participate in metrics development Participate as a subject matter expert in internal and external audits of the Incoming Inspection team. Write validation protocols Input data into MiniTab and work with Engineering on analysis of validation data Training and Education High school diploma or equivalent is requiredAssociate degree (or higher) in a life science or engineering discipline is preferred.Knowledge of good manufacturing practices, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and/or 21 CFR 820 is requiredEnrollment in the Salt Lake Community College Medical Device Manufacturing Program or equivalent (e.g. ASQ certification; Six Sigma certification; life science or engineering related college degree) is preferred. Experience Minimum 1-year previous on-the-job experience requiring professional communication and interactions utilizing skills outlined below.Minimum additional 2-year experience in a Quality Assurance, Quality Control, laboratory or life science or other manufacturing setting that has a formal quality system. Education/certification in Quality Management Systems may be used in lieu of 1-year of this experience5 years combined above experience is preferred Skills & Qualifications:Preferred specialized expertise such as IPC610 and/or IPC620 certified, GD&T background, problem solving, technical writing, black belt.Effective written and verbal communication skillsProficiency in MS Office tools, including Outlook, Word, and ExcelGeneral computer operationAttention to detail is fundamental to this position.Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions.Organization skills as needed to maintain paperwork and task schedule.Proficiency in internet navigationBasic math proficiencyAbility to write standardized and clear instructions Demonstrated skill set and knowledge of inspection methodologies and techniques assessed through competency testing during the interview process. Physical Requirements:Must be willing to submit to a color-vision test, though result of the test will not determine employment eligibilityMust be able to push, pull, bend, and/or lift at least 25 lbs, and may be required to lift up to 50 lbs., for extended periods of time on a daily basis.








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BioMerieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMerieux's or its affiliates' application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at recruitment@biomerieux.com, or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).










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