Quality Technician-Intermediate
Quality Technician Intermediate
Location: Port Allen, LA 70767
Duration: 6+ months of contract
Shift: Monday Thursday, 6:00 AM 4:30 PM (Possible Tuesday Friday schedule based on production needs)
Job Summary
Incoming Inspection & In-Process Quality Functions
Location: Port Allen, LA 70767
Duration: 6+ months of contract
Shift: Monday Thursday, 6:00 AM 4:30 PM (Possible Tuesday Friday schedule based on production needs)
Job Summary
- The Quality Technician will perform inspections, quality control activities, laboratory testing, and documentation review to support manufacturing and quality assurance operations.
- This role supports production schedules, conducts investigations, monitors compliance, and ensures products meet established quality and regulatory standards.
- Candidates may support incoming inspections, in-process inspections, or analytical laboratory functions depending on business needs.
Incoming Inspection & In-Process Quality Functions
- Perform line clearances, area clearances, and in-process inspections during manufacturing operations.
- Inspect and disposition of incoming materials and components.
- Monitor manufacturing and warehouse operations for compliance with cGMP and quality standards.
- Ensure non-conforming materials or products are properly identified and controlled.
- Prepare and apply material quality status labels.
- Verify labels after final printing activities are completed.
- Support production schedule execution and planning activities.
- Assist with development and maintenance of quality procedures, standards, and controls.
- Participate in investigations related to deviations, non-conformances, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Support audits and quality assurance initiatives.
- Perform additional quality-related assignments and special projects as needed.
- Perform chemical analysis of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, validation, stability, and R&D samples.
- Follow OSHA, EPA, FDA, and cGMP requirements during laboratory operations.
- Handle laboratory reagents, standards, compressed gas cylinders, and sample materials safely and accurately.
- Perform calibration and preventive maintenance of laboratory instruments and analytical equipment.
- Review analytical data and other analysts' work for accuracy and compliance.
- Complete laboratory documentation and maintain accurate records.
- Perform housekeeping duties and submit HOLD alerts or work orders when required.
- Support departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- " Associate's Degree in technical or scientific related field required
" Bachelor's Degree (preferably in a science related field) preferred
" Experience in a regulated work environment is preferred
" Quality certificate preferred (ASQ CQE, CQA, etc.)
- Bachelor's Degree in a science-related field preferred.
- Pharmaceutical or medical device industry experience preferred.
- Quality certifications such as ASQ CQE, CQA, or similar preferred.
- Experience with analytical testing, investigations, and technical writing preferred.
- Understanding of FDA, OSHA, EPA, and cGMP regulations.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Mechanical aptitude and basic mathematical skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
- Assertive approach to enforcing quality standards and procedures.
- Basic knowledge of laboratory analyzers, inspection equipment, and quality systems.
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