Senior Quality Technician – 2nd Shift

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

Job summary

PerkinElmer in Richmond, VA seeks a Senior Technician, Quality to support QA and QC within an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory. The role covers CAPA, document control, metrology and training, working on a dedicated End-to-End Laboratory Modernization program at client sites.

Onsite 2nd shift (3pm–11pm EST) with potential weekend overtime. You will maintain documents, calibrations, records, train staff, and support audits, while identifying improvements in quality systems and ensuring health and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant laboratory or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work independently and mentor others in a regulated lab 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

ISO 17025

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma + 2+ years experience

Associate degree in science + 1+ years experience

Tools

LIMS

Electronic documentation

Metrology software

Asset management systems

Job description

PerkinElmer in Richmond, VA seeks a Senior Technician, Quality to support QA and QC within an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory. The role covers CAPA, document control, metrology and training, working on a dedicated End-to-End Laboratory Modernization program at client sites.

Onsite 2nd shift (3pm–11pm EST) with potential weekend overtime. You will maintain documents, calibrations, records, train staff, and support audits, while identifying improvements in quality systems and ensuring health and