Quality Systems Technician — CAPA, Docs & Training

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

Job summary

PerkinElmer in Richmond, Virginia seeks a Sr. Technician, Quality to support QA and QC within an ISO 17025 accredited analytical lab as part of our End-to-End Laboratory Modernization program.

The role focuses on CAPA and non-conformance, document control, metrology, records management, and training while providing guidance to Technician staff. Onsite Monday through Friday 1st shift (7am–3pm EST) with potential weekend overtime; you will perform advanced sample preparation, ensure calibration

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant laboratory or manufacturing experience.
• 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.

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 escalate 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.

Skills

CAPA principles

Deviation management

Root cause analysis

Document control

Records management

Metrology/calibration

Training programs

Regulatory knowledge

Data integrity

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in science-related field

Tools

LIMS

Electronic documentation platforms

Job description

PerkinElmer in Richmond, Virginia seeks a Sr. Technician, Quality to support QA and QC within an ISO 17025 accredited analytical lab as part of our End-to-End Laboratory Modernization program.

The role focuses on CAPA and non-conformance, document control, metrology, records management, and training while providing guidance to Technician staff. Onsite Monday through Friday 1st shift (7am–3pm EST) with potential weekend overtime; you will perform advanced sample preparation, ensure calibration