QC Analyst

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement plan

Adoption assistance

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Discount programs

Parental leave

Job summary

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC is seeking a QC Analyst to perform quality control testing, data review, and environmental monitoring to support product quality and timely release. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory and quality requirements are met.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, adherence to SOPs, and active participation in continuous improvement initiatives within the QC environment, including safety practices and PPE use.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Quality Control or Lab experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of product lots per procedures and specs.
• Review testing data to prioritize lots for release and schedules.
• Perform environmental monitoring and organism identification.
• Generate accurate test results and compare with specs.
• Elevate quality issues when needed.
• Initiate Quality Event reports for Finished Goods testing and Environmental Monitoring.
• Lead and perform OOS investigations in QC.
• Support continuous improvement within Quality Control.
• Assist with 5S and supply replenishment.
• Support SOP updates and special projects as needed.
• Identify safety hazards and wear PPE per procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Ethical conduct

Microsoft Office

Aseptic techniques

Microbiology techniques

Micropipetting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Job description

The QC Analyst performs quality control testing and related activities to support product quality, timely material release, manufacturing schedules, and business objectives. This role performs testing and data review, evaluates results against established specifications, and helps identify and address quality issues.

The QC Analyst works closely with cross-functional partners to support production continuity, customer satisfaction, regulatory and quality requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform testing of product lots in accordance with established procedures and specifications.
• Review testing data and help prioritize lots to support timely product release and manufacturing schedules.
• Perform environmental monitoring activities, including subculturing and organism identification.
• Generate accurate and reliable test results and evaluate results against established specifications.
• Identify and appropriately elevate quality issues.
• Initiate Quality Event reports related to Finished Good testing and the Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Initiate and perform Quality Control Out-of-Specification (OOS) investigations.
• Support continuous improvement activities within Quality Control.
• Assist with 5S activities and supply replenishment.
• Support SOP updates, special projects, and other departmental activities as needed.
• Identify potential safety hazards, follow applicable safety procedures, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform work in accordance with established company quality procedures, standards, and requirements.

Education and Experience

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of Quality Control or Lab experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ethical conduct.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of aseptic practices and microbiology techniques.
• Micropipetting skills.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

This position works in production and laboratory environments and requires the use of appropriate PPE. Work may involve stationary activities, stairs or ladders, and moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Laboratory and production environments may be cool, low-humidity, noisy, or occasionally have noticeable odors. Excellent hygiene is required

The estimated wage range for this role based in Illinois between $22.70 – 34.10. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Various voluntary benefit offerings
• Discount programs
• Parental leaves