Quality Control Specialist I
Bio-Rad Laboratories
About the Role
This position supports Bio-Rad’s commitment to quality and safety by analyzing the functional performance of raw and in-process materials for use in BioPlex products. The majority of materials will be tested on the BioPlex instrument and will support production of reagent kits for the BioPlex product line.
Key Responsibilities
- Performing testing to assess functional performance of incoming raw and in-process materials to ensure they meet required specifications.
- Identifying any defects or inconsistencies that may affect material quality and taking necessary corrective actions.
- Identifying quality issues and raising them to the attention of appropriate individuals or teams.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of processes to minimize errors and improve efficiency.
- Collaborating with materials management, manufacturing, R&D, and quality assurance teams by providing critical feedback on quality issues and working together to improve processes and products.
- Maintaining lab space.
- Performing small scale bead couplings.
- Preparing small scale solutions.
- Managing inventory of materials.
- Maintaining lab equipment.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Analyzing raw and in-process materials for use in BioPlex products.
- Testing on the BioPlex instrument.
- Testing according to FDA/ISO regulated manufacturing and per document methods employing Good Laboratory & Manufacturing Practices.
Qualifications
- BS/BA degree in the physical sciences or equivalent.
- Basic working knowledge of laboratory environments and computer software programs.
- 0-2 years experience in a general laboratory environment performing analyses in the areas of chemistry, biochemistry, or associated areas of life sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Attention to detail and adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Analytical skills to analyze data and information quickly and accurately, and to problem solve effectively.
- Time management skills, including prioritizing work, managing time effectively, and meeting deadlines consistently.