Quality Assurance Technician, ISO 17025 & CAPA Lead

PerkinElmer; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer seeks a Senior Technician, Quality to support QA/QC in an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory environment at a client site. The role emphasizes CAPA, non-conformance management, document control, calibration records, and staff training across multiple quality functions.

Responsibilities include maintaining documents, coordinating calibrations, supporting audits, and mentoring Technician staff. Strong collaboration and data integrity are essential in this fast-paced lab setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of lab experience, or an Associate degree with 1+ year experience.
• Ability to work independently in a regulated lab and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain controlled documents, including SOPs and forms, and coordinate revisions and retention.
• Coordinate calibration/maintenance for lab instrumentation and ensure traceability.
• Scan, index, and file laboratory records and quality documents; support retrieval.
• Coordinate training programs and maintain training records for personnel.
• Track CAPA, calibration schedules, and training compliance for timely completion.
• Review documents for completeness and compliance across quality functions.
• Support audits, inspection readiness, and regulatory activities.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions among lab personnel and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality systems and streamline processes.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental requirements and training.
• Train and guide Technician staff on prep procedures and SOPs.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of routine prep equipment.

Skills

CAPA principles

Deviation management

Root cause analysis

Document control

Records management

Metrology/calibration

Training coordination

ISO 17025 quality systems

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Data integrity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in a science-related field

Tools

HPLC

LIMS

Electronic document systems

Job description

PerkinElmer seeks a Senior Technician, Quality to support QA/QC in an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory environment at a client site. The role emphasizes CAPA, non-conformance management, document control, calibration records, and staff training across multiple quality functions.

Responsibilities include maintaining documents, coordinating calibrations, supporting audits, and mentoring Technician staff. Strong collaboration and data integrity are essential in this fast-paced lab setting.