Sr Quality Technician

biofiredx; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 31,684 - 44,634; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leaves

Job summary

biofiredx in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a Sr. Quality Technician - Metrology to provide quality assurance support across multiple departments. This role focuses on maintaining quality systems and ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory standards, contributing directly to product quality.

The ideal candidate will have a background in quality assurance, strong attention to detail, and at least 2 years of experience in a regulated environment. This position offers a competitive salary range and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a regulated environment.
• 1+ year in Quality Assurance or Quality Control.
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO 9001, ISO 13485.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Perform calibrations for various equipment.
• Support quality investigations and documentation.

Skills

Quality Assurance experience

Attention to detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in life sciences or engineering

Tools

Calibration systems

Metrology equipment

Job description

The Sr. Quality Technician - Metrology provides Quality Assurance support across multiple departments, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory standards. This role is responsible for supporting calibration, preventative maintenance, inspection, and quality system documentation activities.

This position builds upon foundational Quality Technician responsibilities and requires a higher level of independence, technical expertise, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The role plays a key part in maintaining quality systems and ensuring the timely delivery of compliant product

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Review and assess processes and products to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Support batch record review and assist with timely product release
• Participate in quality investigations, including root cause analysis and CAPA activities
• Maintain accurate documentation to support audits and inspections
• Follow all company policies and Quality System requirements

Metrology & Calibration

• Perform Level 1, 2, and 3 calibrations (e.g., pipettes, pressure, temperature, scales, centrifuges, freeze dryers, torque, encoders)
• Enter and maintain calibration and preventative maintenance data in CAL/PM systems
• Review and approve calibration and maintenance records
• Perform second-person verification of calibrations
• Schedule vendor calibrations and escort vendors as needed
• Identify and respond to out-of-tolerance and out-of-calibration events
• Monitor temperature alarms and determine corrective actions
• Initiate NCRs for nonconforming conditions

Operational Support

• Conduct contamination swabbing and in-process quality checks
• Support equipment onboarding and validation activities
• Review quality documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with training and cross-functional quality initiatives
• Support other QA subunits as needed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a regulated environment, including:
  • 1+ year in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, manufacturing, laboratory, or life sciences environment
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and/or 21 CFR Part 820
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)

Preferred

• Associate degree or higher in life sciences, engineering, or related field
• Experience with calibration systems or metrology equipment

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• High level of integrity and accountability
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear PPE for extended periods
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for moderate durations
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (regularly at least 25 lbs)
• Ability to navigate manufacturing environments (stairs, ladders, etc.)
• Minimal travel (primarily for training, if required)

Why Join Us

Join a collaborative Quality team where your work directly impacts product quality, regulatory compliance, and patient outcomes. This role offers opportunities to grow technical expertise while contributing to a strong culture of quality and continuous improvement.

The estimated wage range for this role based in Utah is between $23.00 - 32.40. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

Benefits

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Various voluntary benefit offerings
• Discount programs
• Parental leaves

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