Senior Quality Technician: Overnight Lab Ops

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

Job summary

PerkinElmer is seeking a Sr. Technician, Quality to support quality assurance and quality control for 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 laboratory at a client site. The position offers an overnight shift (Shift C, 23:00–07:00, Monday–Friday) with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant laboratory experience in a regulated environment.
• Experience supporting CAPA systems and non-conformance investigations.

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 elevate 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

Document control

Metrology/calibration

Training coordination

ISO 17025 knowledge

Data integrity

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in science-related field

Tools

LIMS

Metrology software

Asset management systems

Job description

PerkinElmer is seeking a Sr. Technician, Quality to support quality assurance and quality control for 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 laboratory at a client site. The position offers an overnight shift (Shift C, 23:00–07:00, Monday–Friday) with overtime as needed.