Quality Technician - ISO 17025 Lab Support (1st Shift)

PerkinElmer; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a Quality Technician for the 1st shift at our Richmond, VA site. The role supports QA/QC within an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, handling CAPA, document control, calibration, and training records under close supervision.

You will maintain training records, assist with audits, and help improve quality systems, while ensuring safety and data integrity in a controlled environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 0–2 years’ lab or manufacturing experience.
• Associate degree in a science-related field acceptable.
• Ability to work under close to direct supervision in a regulated lab.
• Willingness to follow detailed instructions and complete routine tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain controlled documents, SOPs, forms, and quality records.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation; log qualification records.
• Scan, index, and file laboratory records; support retrieval and archiving.
• Support training programs and maintain training records.
• Track CAPA, calibration schedules, and training compliance; flag due items.
• Review documentation for completeness and escalate discrepancies.
• Assist audits and inspection readiness activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality systems and processes.
• Maintain clean, organized, safe work area; inventory.

Skills

CAPA principles

Document control

Records management

Metrology/calibration

Training records

ISO 17025

Attention to detail

Data integrity

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in science

Tools

LIMS

Calibration software

Metrology software

Electronic document management systems

Job description

PerkinElmer is seeking a Quality Technician for the 1st shift at our Richmond, VA site. The role supports QA/QC within an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, handling CAPA, document control, calibration, and training records under close supervision.

You will maintain training records, assist with audits, and help improve quality systems, while ensuring safety and data integrity in a controlled environment.