Quality Systems Technician – CAPA, Documentation & Training

PerkinElmer; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a Sr. Technician, Quality to support QA/QC operations at the insourced laboratory team as part of an End-to-End Laboratory Modernization program.

The role focuses on CAPA, document control, metrology, records management, and training, operating within an ISO 17025 accredited analytical production lab at a client site. Shift B, 15:00–23:00, Monday–Friday with weekend overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant lab 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 escalatie 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 and qualification

Quality systems

Data integrity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in science

Tools

LIMS

Job description

PerkinElmer is seeking a Sr. Technician, Quality to support QA/QC operations at the insourced laboratory team as part of an End-to-End Laboratory Modernization program.

The role focuses on CAPA, document control, metrology, records management, and training, operating within an ISO 17025 accredited analytical production lab at a client site. Shift B, 15:00–23:00, Monday–Friday with weekend overtime as needed.