Pharma Visual Inspector: Vials & Quality Control

The Fountain Group; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Visual Inspector in Fargo, ND to perform 100% manual visual inspection of filled and sealed drug product vials in a controlled inspection booth. The role requires attention to detail, handling small glass vials safely, and strict adherence to GMP and GDP requirements.

Typical shifts are 7:30am-3:30pm or 3:00pm-1:30am, Monday through Friday, with flexible start times. A High School Diploma/GED is required; a Bachelors in Life Science is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must 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 meet role-specific visual requirements, including 20/20 near visual acuity with or without corrective lenses and color discernment.
• Ability to handle small glass vials safely and perform fine visual and manual work during inspection.

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.

Education

High School Diploma/GED is Required!

Bachelors in Life Science is Preferred!

Job description

The Fountain Group is seeking a Visual Inspector in Fargo, ND to perform 100% manual visual inspection of filled and sealed drug product vials in a controlled inspection booth. The role requires attention to detail, handling small glass vials safely, and strict adherence to GMP and GDP requirements.

Typical shifts are 7:30am-3:30pm or 3:00pm-1:30am, Monday through Friday, with flexible start times. A High School Diploma/GED is required; a Bachelors in Life Science is preferred.