Quality Control Technician in a Manufacturing Environment

Wedgewood Pharmacy; Albany (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement plan

Company Paid Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off program

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Wedgewood Pharmacy in Albany, OH, seeks a Quality Control Technician to enhance animal health through quality assurance in manufacturing. The role includes environmental monitoring activities and documentation, ensuring compliance with Good Documentation Practices.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of one year in a regulated environment and a strong attention to detail. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for internal growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a regulated environment preferred.
• Familiarity with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring activities according to approved procedures.
• Prepare, package, and ship environmental monitoring and product samples.
• Review all records associated with batch issuance and quality management data.
• Conduct inspections of incoming materials, components, and finished products.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Adaptability to changing priorities

Attention to detail

Basic mathematical and calculation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel software

Job description

Quality Control Technician in a Manufacturing Environment

Albany, OH

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.

When will you work?

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

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances
• Ability to identify and escalage 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Opportunity for growth – we believe in promoting from within and do so through our internal job posting program!

Equal Employment Opportunity

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