Pharma QA/QC Inspector – Welding & Piping (VT)

FST Technical Services; Laurens (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FST Technical Services seeks a QA/QC Technician/Inspector with welding and piping inspection experience to support a pharmaceutical construction project in Laurens, SC. The role focuses on visual weld inspections, documentation review, field verification, and ensuring compliance with cGMP and FDA standards.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of QA/QC in regulated life sciences, VT Level II experience, and the ability to read P&IDs and welding procedures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years QA/QC inspection experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated life sciences environments.
• NDT VT Level II inspection experience.
• Strong knowledge of hygienic weld inspection and sanitary piping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometrics, welding procedures, and specifications.
• Experience working in cleanroom or classified environments.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform Visual Testing (VT) inspections per ASNT Level II requirements.
• Inspect stainless steel process piping, hygienic welds, structural supports, and other mechanical systems.
• Verify compliance with project specifications and cGMP/FDA standards.
• Identify non-conformances and issue quality deficiency reports.
• Support walkdowns and system turnover activities.
• Maintain detailed inspection documentation and daily field reports.

Skills

QA/QC inspection

Welding inspection

Piping inspection

VT Level II

P&IDs reading

Documentation

Cleanroom environments

Job description

FST Technical Services seeks a QA/QC Technician/Inspector with welding and piping inspection experience to support a pharmaceutical construction project in Laurens, SC. The role focuses on visual weld inspections, documentation review, field verification, and ensuring compliance with cGMP and FDA standards.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of QA/QC in regulated life sciences, VT Level II experience, and the ability to read P&IDs and welding procedures.