QA Technician I: Grow in Quality & Process Excellence

First Quality; Alabama; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

First Quality is seeking a QA Technician to perform confirmatory and special laboratory testing, provide analytical support for quality engineering projects, and train QC Technicians on quality procedures.

Responsibilities include managing testing requirements, supporting product development testing, maintaining the lab, applying GMP/FDA/ISO guidelines, and reporting data in Quality Data Systems, with cross‑department collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years post-secondary education in Math, Science or Technology, or ASQ certification (CMI) or equivalent.
• Two or more years experience in a Quality position is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage, perform, and understand quality testing requirements.
• Manage, perform and understand special testing for support of product development, validation, and product investigations (nonconforming goods, complaints, recalls & returned goods).
• Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of the laboratory.
• Follow existing procedures applying to the Quality System.
• Analyze and distribute data to appropriate personnel.
• Interpret and summarize data in clear, concise reports. Enter required information into Quality Data Systems.
• Follow necessary GMP, FDA and ISO regulations/guidelines.
• Support project and trial schedules.
• Communicate examples of problems and recommended solutions to peers; solicit feedback from peers and work to achieve consensus on solutions.
• Offer guidance to QC Technicians and ensure completion of tasks as required or requested.
• If leading a project, follow through to completion and report consistently on the progress.
• Distribute test results to appropriate parties in a timely manner.
• Assist in correcting undesired quality situations.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, initiate investigations, troubleshoot, communicate findings and corrective actions as needed without supervision.
• Assist in plant Quality refresher training and quarterly Training Days.
• Interface with other departments outside of FQBP Macon, such as Marketing and Lewistown Quality, to assure fulfillment of customer requirements and standardization of Quality processes.
• Calibration and Gage R & R.
• Data systems maintenance.
• Quality records maintenance.
• Raw material and finished goods investigation, approval & release.
• Verification of corrective actions.
• Observe all safety rules and uses proper safety equipment at all times.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years post-secondary education in Math, Science or Technology, or ASQ certification (CMI) or equivalent

Two or more years experience in a Quality position

Job description

First Quality is seeking a QA Technician to perform confirmatory and special laboratory testing, provide analytical support for quality engineering projects, and train QC Technicians on quality procedures.

Responsibilities include managing testing requirements, supporting product development testing, maintaining the lab, applying GMP/FDA/ISO guidelines, and reporting data in Quality Data Systems, with cross‑department collaboration.