GMP Vial Quality Inspector – Precise Visual Review

Lancesoft; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft is seeking a GMP Visual Inspector in Fargo, ND for a 0-6+ month term with shifts 7:30am-3:30pm or 3:00pm-1:30am. The role involves 100% manual visual inspection of filled and sealed drug product vials in a controlled environment, focusing on surface defects, particulates, and fill-volume concerns. No prior visual inspection experience is required.

Structured training is provided. Candidates must read procedures in English, maintain accurate records, and meet specific visual acuity

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's of Science in life science preferred.
• Ability to read and understand written procedures, follow step-by-step instructions, and complete clear, accurate records in English.
• Basic math skills sufficient for counts, reconciliation, and simple calculations.
• Ability to maintain sustained attention during repetitive, detail-oriented work.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work the assigned first- or second-shift schedule.
• Good documentation practices
• Ability to meet role-specific visual requirements, including 20/20 near visual acuity with or without corrective lenses and the ability to distinguish required colors, as confirmed through the applicable eye examination.
• Ability to handle small glass vials safely and perform fine visual and manual work during scheduled inspection periods.

Responsibilities

• Complete required GMP, GDP, safety, procedure, defect-recognition, and inspection-technique training.
• Successfully complete initial qualification before independently inspecting GMP product and maintain active qualification status.
• Perform 100% manual visual inspection of assigned filled and sealed vials using approved lighting, backgrounds, handling technique, and inspection timing.
• Identify and document visible particles, fibers, fill-volume concerns, container or closure defects, scratches, scuffs, discoloration, and other defined defects.
• Segregate rejected units and units requiring further evaluation while maintaining clear material status and chain of custody.
• Record inspection results accurately and contemporaneously in accordance with GDP requirements.
• Follow required inspection intervals, eye breaks, area controls, gowning, hygiene, and product-handling requirements.
• Support reconciliation of inspected, accepted, rejected, and further-evaluation units.
• Participate in refresher training, requalification, defect-kit activities, and continuing inspection practice as assigned.
• When inspection demand is lower, support approved Drug Product activities such as training, area readiness, defect-kit preparation, inventory, documentation support, or continuous improvement within the employee’s training and authorization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading procedures

Math basics

Documentation

Eye-hand coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's of Science in life science preferred

Job description

Lancesoft is seeking a GMP Visual Inspector in Fargo, ND for a 0-6+ month term with shifts 7:30am-3:30pm or 3:00pm-1:30am. The role involves 100% manual visual inspection of filled and sealed drug product vials in a controlled environment, focusing on surface defects, particulates, and fill-volume concerns. No prior visual inspection experience is required.

Structured training is provided. Candidates must read procedures in English, maintain accurate records, and meet specific visual acuity