Location: Carlsbad, CA

Contract Length: 12 months

Pay Rate: $21.45

Summary of position:

This individual is primarily responsible for performing Quality Control testing products at various stages of Production. This includes both routine (SOP) and special assignments, as well as documentation of findings/results for attachment to Device History Records. Additionally, this individual will lend support as necessary to the daily QC Chemistry core functions – Stability Studies, Raw Material Testing, Proficiency Testing, and Customer Complaints.

Essential functions:

• Performs and documents QC Sofia Testing of WIP Production Lots and special evaluation assignments.

• Support daily QC Chemistry core functions as needed.

• Performs and documents 1st article functional Sofia Final Kit QC Testing.

• Support new Sofia product development/improvement projects.

• General housekeeping and laboratory organization.

• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies.

• Works and communicates effectively and professionally with others.

• Capable of working and communicating with other departments regarding testing activities.

• Operate laboratory equipment safely, as trained and directed, in accordance with established practices.

• Train new Quality Control Technicians.

Work environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of an office, laboratory, and manufacturing environment and include handling of viral and bacterial hazards, potentially hazardous chemicals, as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues and samples. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines.

Physical demands:

Position requires ability to lift up to 20 lbs. on a regular basis. Up to 90% of time at lab bench or desk, walking, standing, and sitting for long periods of time are routine to accomplish tasks in this role. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate lab equipment. Position requires use of Personal Protective Equipment as posted.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Life Science or similar discipline or equivalent experience preferred.

• 0-2 years’ in Quality Control or manufacturing laboratory environment.

• Experience in a medical device, high-volume manufacturing environment strongly desired.

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to read, interpret and follow detailed procedures, instructions and drawings

• Solid understanding of QSRs/ISO

• General chemistry and laboratory skills, GLP/GMP experience

• Demonstrated team-oriented interaction skills/professional behavior

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient word processing, data entry, and spreadsheet navigation skills

• Must know basic quality terms, definitions and concepts

• Must understand traceability (product, material, and calibration) Individual must have a working, technical background and a common-sense knowledge base to be able to make daily decisions regarding Production, QC, and chemistry/biology.

• Work within defined regulations and timelines.

• Possess the ability to discern product and process integrity to defined standards and methods, with the initiative to take appropriate action.

• Problem solving developed to the point of identifying processes and standards in need of improvement and suggesting/initiating appropriate action.

• Performs daily activities with minimum supervision and demonstrates consistent ability to problem solve/resolve issues associated with various aspects/departmental functions with minimal assistance.

• Operates predominately independently for routine decision-making and seeks involvement of appropriate individuals when warranted.

• Have a demonstrated ability to prioritize workload.

• Individual must be able to apply problem solving/decision making skill to personnel interactions and incidents to successfully diffuse potential problems.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.