Quality Control Tech 1

Katalyst CRO; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO in El Paso, TX seeks a Quality Control Inspector to sample raw materials and perform inspections in line with GLP and GMP standards. The role emphasizes accurate data, strict adherence to procedures, and maintenance of calibration and inspection records.

You will support QA, regulatory readiness, and safety initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced laboratory environment. Attention to detail and documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Experience in Quality Control, Incoming Inspection, or Metrology Laboratory preferred.
• Strong understanding of GLP, GMP, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to follow detailed, multi-step procedures with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience maintaining calibration and preventive maintenance records for laboratory or inspection equipment.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• 1-2 years' experience reading drawings and using measuring tools like caliper, ruler and vision system, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Quality Reports.
• Maintain and implement efforts in housekeeping and safety programs.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of Metrology Laboratory.
• Perform raw material sampling.
• Perform raw material inspections (Excluding raw materials chemicals).
• Follow multi-step procedures with Inspections.
• Maintain accurate inspection records/notebooks/worksheets.
• Maintain Calibration and Preventive Maintenance programs for equipment.
• Provide QC support for new product development/Launch/Capacity Expansion projects.
• Support Waste Reduction Initiatives in Incoming Inspection.
• Demonstrate Regulatory Compliance such as FDA inspection readiness and audits.
• Audit and maintain Training Compliance.
• Demonstrate Safety Compliance and strive for zero serious accidents in the plant.
• Contribute to EH&S audits with 0 major observations and plant Safety Index >98%.
• Maintain awareness and respect of all company policies and safety rules.
• Maintain training/certification including GLP and GMP

Skills

Quality control

Quality assurance

Metrology

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Calipers

Ruler

Vision system

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for efficient and effective performance of sampling raw materials and testing (except for the raw materials chemicals) in conformance with regulations and standards.

Job Description

This position is responsible for efficient and effective performance of sampling raw materials and testing (except for the raw materials chemicals) in conformance with regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Quality Reports.
• Maintain and implement efforts in housekeeping and safety programs.
• Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of Metrology Laboratory.
• Perform raw material sampling.
• Perform raw material inspections (Except for the raw materials chemicals).
• Understands and consistently follows multi-step documented procedures while conducting Inspections.
• Maintains accurate and well-organized Inspection records, notebooks and/or worksheets
• Maintenance of the Calibration and Preventive Maintenance programs for equipment
• Provide QC support for new product development/Launch/Capacity Expansion projects.
• Support any Waste Reduction Initiatives that involve Incoming Inspection.
• Demonstrate Regulatory Compliance such as FDA inspection readiness, Corporate Audits, Internal
• Audits and maintain Training Compliance.
• Demonstrate Safety Compliance such as Strive for Zero Serious Accidents in the plant.
• Contribute for a successful EH&S Audits with 0 major observations and Contribute for the overall
• Safety Index plant goal of >98%
• Must have awareness and respect of all company policies and safety rules.
• Maintain appropriate training/certification including GLP and GMP

Requirement

• High School diploma.
• Experience in Quality Control, Incoming Inspection, or Metrology Laboratory operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of GLP, GMP, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to follow detailed, multi-step procedures with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience maintaining calibration and preventive maintenance records for laboratory or inspection equipment.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• 1-2 years' experience reading drawings and using measuring tools like caliper, ruler and vision system, preferred.
• Conversant with GLP/GCP/cGMP and global Drug and Device Development Processes, preferred.