Quality Technician

Flex; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex in Buffalo Grove, IL, is seeking a Quality Technician to join the Quality team. The role reports to the Quality Supervisor and operates in a regulated lab environment with early shift hours (6am-2:30pm, M-F).

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure GMP/GLP compliance and quality of lab results. A high school diploma is required, with a microbiology-related bachelor’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent; technical training or experience accepted.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Microbiology or related field.
• Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform dosimetry measurements and daily dose lab activities (releasing, pairing, delivery of dose trays, report generation, cleaning).
• Conduct microbiological testing including bioburden, endotoxin, and media assessments.
• Perform environmental monitoring using viable air samplers and other advanced lab equipment.
• May assist with Corrective Action investigations.
• Read, interpret, and follow complex procedures and work instructions.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Quality Technician

Will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL reporting to the Quality Supervisor

Hours: 6am-230pm M-F

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Perform dosimetry measurements and daily dose lab activities (releasing, pairing, delivery of dose trays, report generation, cleaning).
• Conduct microbiological testing including bioburden, endotoxin, and media assessments.
• Perform environmental monitoring using viable air samplers and other advanced lab equipment.
• May be required to assist with Corrective Action investigations.
• Has the ability to address environmental excursions that occur in controlled environments.
• Has the ability to identify, escalation and investigate alert/OOS results related but not limited to dosimetry, microbial testing and environmental monitoring.
• Can create and maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records and documentation, following Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Good handwriting required.
• Has strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to move between tasks efficiently.
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with cross functional teams.
• Has basic computer skills with ability to use Microsoft Office applications required. Familiarity with laboratory information management system (LIMS) a plus.
• Has ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure. Will be required to use whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Can read and comprehend moderately complex procedures and work instructions.
• Has the ability to think critically, troubleshoot problems and interpret test data independently
• Having knowledge of GLP, GMP, USP, ISO and other regulatory standards is a plus.
• This person will work under minimal supervision once fully trained.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, technical training, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred. (Microbiology or related field)
• Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience.

AW20

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