Quality Assurance Associate Scientist CAPA & Calibration

PerkinElmer; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer seeks an Associate Scientist, Quality to support QA and QC operations within an insourced laboratory team as part of the End-to-End Laboratory Modernization Program. The role focuses on CAPA, document control, calibration, records management, and technician training under direct supervision to build foundational proficiency.

Based at a client site in a regulated analytical lab, you will contribute to audits, compliance, and continuous improvement while developing technical skills in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related scientific discipline with 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Associate degree with 2+ years of relevant quality or laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively under close to direct supervision in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and capable of following detailed instructions and completing routine tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage CAPA activities for deviations, non-conformances, audit findings, and customer observations.
• Maintain controlled documents, including SOPs, work instructions, forms, and quality records, with revisions, approvals, archival, and retention.
• Coordinate calibration and maintenance activities for laboratory instrumentation, maintain equipment qualification and calibration records, and ensure measurement traceability.
• Perform scanning, indexing, and electronic filing of laboratory records and quality documents; support records retrieval and archival activities.
• Coordinate laboratory training programs, maintain training records, and support onboarding, qualification, and competency assessments for laboratory personnel.
• Track CAPA records, calibration schedules, and training compliance to ensure timely completion and effectiveness.
• Review documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with quality requirements across CAPA, document control, metrology, records, and training activities.
• Support internal and external audits, inspection readiness, and regulatory compliance activities across all quality functions.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions involving laboratory personnel, quality representatives, and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality systems and streamline processes across CAPA, document control, metrology, records management, and training.
• Maintain training and compliance in health, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

Skills

CAPA principles

Root cause analysis

Documentation review

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biology or related

Associate degree with 2+ years of quality or lab experience

Tools

LIMS

Electronic document management systems

Asset management systems

Job description

PerkinElmer seeks an Associate Scientist, Quality to support QA and QC operations within an insourced laboratory team as part of the End-to-End Laboratory Modernization Program. The role focuses on CAPA, document control, calibration, records management, and technician training under direct supervision to build foundational proficiency.

Based at a client site in a regulated analytical lab, you will contribute to audits, compliance, and continuous improvement while developing technical skills in