Quality Assurance Lab Technician (CAPA & Docs)

PerkinElmer; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a Technician, Quality to support QA/QC for an insourced laboratory team under ISO 17025 in Richmond, VA. You will perform routine sample prep, document control, and record management, working under close supervision.

The role emphasizes CAPA and non-conformance handling, calibration tracking, training documentation, and maintaining data integrity while ensuring readiness for audits. On-site 3rd shift with defined PPE and safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 0–2 years of lab or manufacturing experience.
• Associates degree in a science-related field.
• Ability to work under close to direct supervision in a regulated lab.

Responsibilities

• Maintain controlled documents (SOPs, forms, records) per revision and retention procedures.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation; log qualification and calibration records.
• Scan and index records; support archival and retrieval of documents.
• Maintain training records and assist onboarding and competency documentation.
• Track CAPA, calibration schedules, and training compliance; flag due items.
• Review documentation for completeness and accuracy; escalate discrepancies.
• Assist with internal and external audits and inspection readiness.
• Follow procedures to identify and report quality improvements.
• Maintain health, safety, environmental training compliance.
• Follow SOPs and safe work practices for routine prep procedures.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of routine prep equipment.
• Conduct quality checks prior to handoff for analysis.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and stocked.

Skills

CAPA principles

Document control

Metrology calibration

Training records

Data integrity

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in science

Tools

LIMS

Electronic document systems

Metrology software

Job description

PerkinElmer is seeking a Technician, Quality to support QA/QC for an insourced laboratory team under ISO 17025 in Richmond, VA. You will perform routine sample prep, document control, and record management, working under close supervision.

The role emphasizes CAPA and non-conformance handling, calibration tracking, training documentation, and maintaining data integrity while ensuring readiness for audits. On-site 3rd shift with defined PPE and safety practices.