Quality Control Technician in a Manufacturing Environment

Wedgewood; Albany (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off program

Job summary

Wedgewood Pharmacy is hiring a Quality Control Technician in Albany, Ohio. This role involves supporting product quality through environmental monitoring and inspections in a sterile manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and at least one year of experience in a regulated environment.

Wedgewood offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan. Join a team committed to improving animal health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a regulated environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Basic mathematical and calculation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring activities and associated documentation.
• Conduct inspections of incoming materials and finished products.
• Review and retain manufacturing records for compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Documentation practices

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Wedgewood Pharmacy, we are dedicated to improving the lives of animals through customized medication and compassionate care. Every role in our organization contributes to helping pets live healthier, happier lives. We are a team driven by purpose, quality, and a shared commitment to animal health.

The Quality Control Technician supports product quality and regulatory compliance through environmental monitoring, inspection, sampling, contemporaneous batch record review, and in-process quality verification activities in a sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The role serves as the first line of quality verification within manufacturing operations and is responsible for identifying and escalating quality concerns in a timely manner.

When will you work?

• The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

What You'll Do - Essential Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring activities including viable air sampling, surface sampling, personnel monitoring, and associated documentation according to approved procedures. Monitor storage conditions of the manufacturing environment, materials, and products.
• Prepare, package, and ship environmental monitoring and product samples to external contract laboratories. Review and retain all records associated with batch issuance, work instructions, release of product and all quality management data.
• Perform incoming material, component, packaging, and labeling inspections.
• Conduct in-process and finished product inspections.
• Perform contemporaneous review of batch production records during formulation, filtration, filling, inspection, packaging, labeling, and related manufacturing operations.
• Verify calculations, material identification, equipment status, line clearance activities, and production documentation.
• Review manufacturing records for completeness, legibility, and compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Data Integrity.
• Monitor manufacturing and storage environmental conditions and report abnormalities.
• Maintain retain sample inventories and associated records.
• Assist with environmental monitoring excursions, investigations, and quality event documentation.
• Generate routine quality data and support trend analysis activities.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who You Are (Knowledge, Skills And Abilities)

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances
• Ability to identify and elevate quality concerns
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced and timeline‑driven environment with shifting priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office and Excel software
• Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Ability to follow written procedures
• Basic mathematical and calculation skills

What You've Done

• Minimum one year experience in manufacturing, laboratory, quality, food, pharmaceutical, veterinary, medical device, healthcare, or other regulated environment preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Environmental monitoring experience.
• Quality inspection experience.
• Batch record review experience.
• Pharmaceutical, medical device, veterinary, or food manufacturing experience.

What's in it for you:

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company contribution to help you save for the future
• Company Paid Life and disability insurance
• Access to voluntary insurance options
• A generous paid time off program that increases every year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity for growth - We believe in promoting from within and do so through our internal job posting program!

Why We Do What We Do

At Wedgewood Pharmacy, your work has purpose. Every prescription you help prepare, support, or deliver contributes to improving the health and well‑being of animals. We are passionate about what we do and proud to build a workplace where people feel supported, included, and valued.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Wedgewood Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.