Quality Systems Technician — 3rd Shift (ISO 17025)

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

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a Senior Technician, Quality for 3rd shift in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on QA/QC operations within an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory at a client site, covering CAPA, document control, records management, calibration, and training continuity.

You will lead and mentor technicians, manage training records, ensure compliance, and support audits while maintaining data integrity and safety protocols in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant laboratory or manufacturing experience.
• OR Associate degree in a science-related field with 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and mentor others in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple concurrent prep tasks with minimal supervision.
• Experience managing CAPA systems and non-conformance investigations, including root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting document control systems, records management, and electronic document/records platforms.
• Experience coordinating calibration and equipment maintenance programs; familiarity with metrology software and asset management systems.
• Experience developing or coordinating training programs and maintaining competency/qualification records; familiarity with learning management systems.
• Experience within ISO 17025, GLP, GMP, or FDA-regulated environments.
• Familiarity with LIMS and electronic documentation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain controlled documents, including SOPs, work instructions, forms, and quality records, and coordinate revisions, approvals, archival, and retention requirements.
• Coordinate calibration and maintenance activities for laboratory instrumentation, maintain equipment qualification and calibration records, and ensure measurement traceability.
• Perform scanning, indexing, and electronic filing of laboratory records and quality documents; support records retrieval and archival activities.
• Coordinate laboratory training programs, maintain training records, and support onboarding, qualification, and competency assessments for laboratory personnel.
• Track CAPA records, calibration schedules, and training compliance to ensure timely completion and effectiveness.
• Review documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with quality requirements across CAPA, document control, metrology, records, and training activities.
• Support internal and external audits, inspection readiness, and regulatory compliance activities across all quality functions.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions involving laboratory personnel, quality representatives, and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality systems and streamline processes across CAPA, document control, metrology, records management, and training.
• Maintain training and compliance in health, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Train and provide day-to-day guidance to Technician staff on prep procedures, SOPs, and safe work practices.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of routine preparation equipment and elevate complex issues appropriately.
• Perform quality checks on completed prep work prior to hand-off for analysis.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked work area, including routine housekeeping and supply inventory.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

Skills

CAPA principles

Deviation management

Root cause analysis

Document control

Records management

Metrology/calibration

Training coordination

ISO 17025

Data integrity

Technical writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in science-related field

Tools

LIMS

Metrology software

Asset management systems

Electronic document/records platforms

Job description

PerkinElmer is seeking a Senior Technician, Quality for 3rd shift in Richmond, VA. The role focuses on QA/QC operations within an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory at a client site, covering CAPA, document control, records management, calibration, and training continuity.

You will lead and mentor technicians, manage training records, ensure compliance, and support audits while maintaining data integrity and safety protocols in a fast-paced, regulated environment.