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Our team is driven by innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.
We support employees at every stage of their career by fostering an environment where development, learning, and meaningful impact are possible.
We invite you to explore opportunities to join our organization and contribute to our mission.
We are currently seeking a Quality Control Technician (I-III) to support our growing biopharmaceutical operations at our on-site facility in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Overview of this Position: The Quality Control Technician (I-III) supports daily production activities by performing environmental monitoring, water sampling and testing, and cleanroom support.
Depending on experience level, the QC Technician may also contribute to deviation/excursion investigations, documentation revisions, and biologics testing as we expand our capabilities.
Non-Negotiable Requirements: •Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no type of sponsorship is available • At least three (3) years of experience in a Quality Control environment (Senior Techs) • At least one (1) year of experience in a GMP manufacturing facility • At least one (1) year of experience working with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Preferred Requirements: • Experience working with Master Control, and/or SAP.
• Experience writing or contributing to deviations, excursions, CAPA documentation, or investigations.
•Demonstrated ability to anticipate operational needs, plan ahead, and contribute to lab efficiency.
•Exceptional communication skills •Experience with OFCCP Compliance Regulation •Bachelor’s degree in biology and /or Life Sciences Responsibilities Include: •Perform environmental monitoring in cleanrooms and supporting areas (Grade C/Grade D spaces) •Conduct testing to support material and product release •Conduct routine water sampling, testing, and daily production support activities •Support onboarding tasks such as facility orientation and early stage lab workflows •Document results accurately and maintain logbooks, records, and reports in alignment with GMP and audit ready expectations •Collaborate with Production, Materials, Inspection, and other groups to ensure smooth daily operations (Senior Techs Only)Participate in deviation and excursion writeupsRevise controlled documentsProvide technical insight and help develop higher level QC capabilitiesPotentially support emerging biologics testing and expanded lab instrumentation Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
This role may require sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods; using a computer; and working in a standard office environment.
Specific physical or environmental requirements will be addressed through the reasonable accommodation process.
We do not discriminate based on disability and will provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.