Quality Technician, Incoming Materials

GoGoMeds; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GoGoMeds Select, a fast-growing compounding pharmacy in Ohio, seeks a Quality Technician to inspect incoming materials, review supplier documentation, manage quarantine, and support timely release for compounding. This hands-on role maintains accurate records and lot traceability while coordinating with Quality, Inventory, Purchasing, and Compounding teams.

The ideal candidate will verify identities, lots, and expiration dates, review COAs, and ensure compliance with SOPs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Ohio state-registered technician.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Good organization and effective communication.
• Ability to follow written procedures and manage competing priorities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and electronic inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming APIs, excipients, containers, and packaging for damage and labeling issues.
• Verify material identity, supplier status, quantity, lot, and expiration per specs.
• Review COAs and conformance docs for lot matching and acceptance.
• Maintain quarantine until testing is complete; obtain approvals.
• Coordinate sampling and third-party testing; track results and traceability.
• Update inventory systems; segregate quarantined, released, rejected, expired.
• Document discrepancies and support investigations and supplier actions.
• Prioritize material review queue to support compounding schedules; follow SOPs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

Organization

Communication

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic inventory systems

Job description

Position Summary

GoGoMeds Select is a fast-growing compounding pharmacy focused on patient safety and product quality. The Quality Technician inspects incoming pharmaceutical materials, reviews supplier documentation, controls quarantine status, and supports timely release for compounding. This hands‑on role maintains accurate records and lot traceability while coordinating closely with Quality, Inventory, Purchasing, and Compounding teams.

Essential Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, containers, closures, and packaging for damage, contamination, tampering, labeling discrepancies, and shipping or temperature concerns.
• Verify material identity, grade or strength, manufacturer, approved supplier status, quantity, lot number, and expiration or retest date against purchasing records and approved specifications.
• Review Certificates of Analysis, Certificates of Conformance, and other required documents for lot matching, completeness, and compliance with established acceptance criteria.
• Maintain quarantine until required reviews and testing are complete. Release materials within documented authorization and company procedures; obtain required Quality or pharmacist approval.
• Coordinate sampling and third‑party testing as required, track pending results, and maintain traceability between material lots, samples, laboratory reports, and disposition records.
• Update inventory systems and status labels; segregate quarantined, released, rejected, and expired materials to prevent unauthorized use. Support proper storage and expiration monitoring.
• Document and elevate discrepancies, missing records, temperature excursions, and failed results. Support investigations, supplier corrective actions, and approved returns or disposal.
• Prioritize the incoming‑material review queue to support compounding schedules without compromising quality. Follow SOPs, maintain accurate contemporaneous records, and assist with audits and process improvements.

Qualifications

Required: High school diploma or equivalent; registered technician with the state of Ohio, strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, organization, and communication; ability to follow written procedures, manage competing priorities, and use Microsoft Office and electronic inventory systems.

Preferred: Related associate’s or bachelor’s degree; 1–3 years in pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality, laboratory operations, or another regulated environment. Experience with COAs, incoming inspection, material release, lot traceability, and applicable USP compounding standards.

Work Environment and Success Measures

Work includes pharmacy, receiving, and storage areas; standing, walking, inspecting materials, safe material handling, and required PPE. Success means timely, accurate material disposition, complete records, reliable lot traceability, and prevention of unreleased material use.