QC Lab Equipment Specialist

Harvest Technical Services, Inc.; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 71,635 - 85,411; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services company is seeking a QC Lab Equipment Specialist to support and execute laboratory equipment qualification activities in compliance with cGMP regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a BS degree in a relevant scientific discipline and have two years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. This mid-senior level role offers a pay range of $52.00-$62.00 per hour with responsibilities including qualifying lab equipment and collaborating with vendors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in Validation or equipment qualification is desired.
• Knowledge of cGMP or equivalent regulations.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute QC laboratory equipment qualification activities.
• Perform qualification of laboratory equipment.
• Identify business, quality, and compliance gaps.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Problem solving

Ability to manage priorities

Building trustful relationships

Education

BS/BA degree in relevant scientific discipline

Job description

QC Lab Equipment Specialist role at Harvest Technical Services, Inc.

Overview

With direct supervision, candidate is responsible for support and execution of QC laboratory equipment qualification activities while in full compliance with current cGMP regulations and corporate principals, quality policies, standards and core values. Maintains company’s right to operate, supply to patients, and cost effectiveness by actively participating in continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• With direct supervision, candidate is responsible for support and execution of QC laboratory equipment qualification activities while in full compliance with current cGMP regulations and corporate principals, quality policies, standards and core values.
• Maintains company’s right to operate, supply to patients, and cost effectiveness by actively participating in continuous improvement projects.
• Perform qualification of laboratory equipment in accordance with EQ policies, plans and procedures.
• Coordinate with laboratory personnel to define qualification requirements.
• Author, review and execute equipment qualification protocols.
• Coordinate equipment qualification activities with vendors and other support groups.
• Identify business, quality, and compliance gaps.
• Sign documents for activities as authorized and described by policies, procedures and job descriptions.
• Perform any other tasks as requested by Senior Management to support QC laboratory operations.

Job Requirements

• BS/BA degree (preferably in relevant scientific discipline).
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP or equivalent regulations.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in Validation or equipment qualification is desired.
• Ability to make sound decisions about scheduling and managing of priorities.
• Flexibility in problem solving, providing direction and work hours to meet business objectives.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Capable of building trustful and effective relationships.
• Able to think strategically and translate strategies into actionable plans.
• Takes responsibility, drives results, and achieves expected outcomes.

Work Environment

• Standard office environment.

Compensation

The hiring range for this position is $52.00-$62.00 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity, and may also vary depending on candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience amongst other factors.

Equal Opportunity

Harvest Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, Sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing