Quality Control Technician I
Join our team at the Techlab site, part of the SSI Diagnostica Group, and help shape the future of healthcare technology. We are seeking a detail-oriented, quality-focused candidate to contribute to meaningful innovations in a collaborative environment focused on improving patient outcomes.
About Us
We are a global company specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of IVD medical device kits. Our mission is to improve patient outcomes and transform healthcare delivery through technology and a commitment to quality. Our portfolio includes solutions for infectious disease, respiratory conditions, and blood-borne illnesses. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.
About the Role
The Quality Control Technician I performs testing of kit components to ensure they meet quality standards by following standard operating procedures. Responsibilities include verifying labels, testing, screening, and inspecting raw materials and kit components. This role reports to the Quality Control Manager.
Responsibilities
- Perform predispense and final quality control testing
- Perform incoming chemical and non-chemical raw material testing
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures
- Perform in-process testing of membrane devices
- Perform verification of coded foil labels
- Work with biological samples
- Utilize good aseptic technique in the lab
- Report quality problems to manager/designee
- Manage and record component retentions
- Perform water testing for both Blacksburg and Radford facilities
- Stay up to date with required readings
- Comply with all safety regulations
- Calibrate pH meter and conductivity meter
- Perform stability testing
- Perform mathematical calculations
- Test all kit components per product release standards (bioburden, functionality, physical characteristics)
Tools and Equipment Used
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Basic Lab Equipment (pH meter, conductivity meter, scales and balances, pipetters)
- ELISA plate reader
Requirements
B.A. or B.S. Degree in a scientific field OR Associate’s degree + 3 years of experience.
Schedule
A typical workweek is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Overtime is occasionally necessary with or without advance notice.
Work Environment
TechLab maintains a climate-controlled environment. The Quality Control Technician I can expect to work with human pathogens.