IQA Technician II - 1st Shift at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Middletown, Virginia

Job Description:

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)



Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office



Job Description




IQA Tech. II



1st Shift


Pay: $20/hr.


Location: Middletown, VA



Position Summary:

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the efficiency of the quality system.


• Inspect incoming materials to resolve if they meet approved specifications.


• Interpret drawings and part specifications.


• Use measuring instruments to measure and inspect materials.


• Document nonconformances in the quality system and participate as needed in the Discrepancy Report (DR)/Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA) system.


• Inspect materials in a timely manner to ensure vital storage temperature requirements are maintained.


• Disposition materials for use based upon the outcome of the inspection.


• Move materials to and from IQA both physically and electronically in SAP.


• Assist management and site with revision of departmental processes to ensure continual improvement.


• Follow GMP, wearing accurate PPE for assigned work area's


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement High School Diploma, preferred bachelor's degree in, Science or applicable field.


• Minimum of 2 years of accumulated experience in Quality Assurance, Compliance and/or Incoming Material Inspection Quality Control.


• Requires a basic understanding of the practices, principles, and theory of GMP Services


• Hands on demeanor to get things done with the ability to handle change to a successful conclusion


• Ability to optimally communicate persuasively across the whole organization


• Must be a self-starter who can take general concepts and direction and produce desirable results.


• Willingness to undertake on the job training in all areas of the Quality Management System.


• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks functions optimally


• Strong quality background and problem analysis and decision-making skills such as six sigma/PPI


• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, SAP and standard computer applications.


• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Hiring Criteria:

• High attention to detail.


• Ability to work both independently and as a team member


• Basic understanding of Quality practices, cGMP regulations and ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards.


• Strong leadership skills with the ability to challenge, influence, and build consensus.


• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Physical Requirements:



Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 10-35 pound pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time.


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