Quality Control Technician I

Job Description

Location:: Framingham, MA

Visa Status:: Any work visa (Visa sponsorship available)

Salary::$10-12/hr.

Duration::

Job Description:

Duties:
Collect and process samples in a timely manner, review laboratory assay documentation for accuracy and timeliness, evaluate preliminary results; aids in the development of test methods and participate with the team to meet group goals and perform routine laboratory duties.
Perform Water, Steam, and Critical Utility the collection as well as associated testing.
Perform Biological Indicator Testing.
Perform Environmental Monitoring.
Perform Endotoxin Testing (Gel Clot and Kinetic Turbidimetric).
Perform Bioburden Testing of In-Process products, buffers, and water.
Receive manufacturing samples into the QC Lab as well as sample retain disposal.
Troubleshoot assay and instrument problems with Laboratory Supervisor.
Enter and review data in LIMS.
Perform safety and operational lab audit.
Perform general maintenance of lab equipment.
Participate in writing and revisions SOPs, protocols.
Assist in the development and optimization of testing methods.
Maintain logbooks related to inventory and equipment.
Ensure labs are clean and safe (in compliance with cGMP) and properly stocked.
Make detailed observations in support of Alert, Action, and OOS result investigations.
Participate in the qualification of equipment, methods, and processes.
Participate and perform special studies & projects assigned to microbiology.
Perform other additional job-related duties as required.
Perform plate reading, streaking, gram staining, microbial identification.
Perform routine Quality Control testing of in-process and final products in a cGMP lab for release.
Practice safe work habits and adhere to Genzyme’s safety procedures and guidelines.


Skills: Strong attention to details, must be able to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).  Must be able to work under general supervision.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications
Prior iLIMs experience preferred.
Keywords:
Education: Minimum Requirement
-High School diploma or GED equivalent with 2 years of experience
Preferred Requirement
-Associate Degree in science or Biotech certificate
Skills and Experience:
Required Skills: 
INSPECTIONS
LABORATORY
METROLOGY
QUALITY CONTROL
SAMPLE PREPARATION
Additional Skills:
SOPS
SOP
Languages:
English
        Read
        Write
        Speak
Minimum Degree Required: Completed High School (Diploma or GED)

Qualification::