Quality Control Specialist

Quality Control Specialist - San Juan Capistrano, CA - Monday - Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Pay Range: $55,220.00 - $99,550.00 / year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
• 15 PTO days first year
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Opportunity  
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Blueprint for Wellness
• Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
• Opportunities for career advancement  
• Training provided!

The Quality Control Specialist responsibilities include; testing, inspection and release of raw materials and manufactured product and completion of all related documentation. Position further encompasses troubleshooting, creating and maintaining of testing documents, supporting non-conformances and deviations. Specialist will be responsible for projects as defined departmental and company goals. Will represent Quality on projects, committees and or teams as necessary. Supports all applicable regulations including but not limited to FDA, ISO, and IVDD requirements.

• Inspects, tests, and releases incoming raw materials according to specifications.

• Inspects, tests, and releases manufactured components and kits according to specifications.

• Effectively interprets, presents and explains technical information, training material, and/or procedures.

• Performs and evaluates/develops new in-house protocols on project basis. Facilitates the development of new specifications, parameters, and test procedures. Responsible for transitioning new testing processes and procedures for new products.

• Oversees investigations of process deviations, product non-conformance etc. Analyzes data, provides written investigations with recommendations for corrective/preventive actions.

• Assists in updating raw material and product disposition status.

• Works independently and exercises appropriate judgment and discretion so to represent Quality management where appropriate.

• Develops and maintains two-way communication with Manager and other cross functional team members. Take initiative in sharing opinions, ideas, and knowledge.

• Reviews, revises and streamlines current testing procedures/protocols and raw material specifications. Provides training on new procedures as required.

• Assists area supervisor in training and compliance of area related procedures and SOPs.

• Assists in multi-departmental cross-training efforts.

• Responsible for performing assigned tasks in accordance with applicable safety regulations and instructions, as well as correcting unsafe work habits and practices and/or bringing to the attention of the Safety Team or a supervisor any practice or condition that may be detrimental to the safety and health of the employees. You also have a responsibility to cooperate in all safety or health-related programs and assist in solving safety and health problems. Violations of safety directives and procedures will be handled in accordance with the established Company disciplinary process.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:  

N/A

Preferred Work Experience:  

• 1-2 years of experience working in Quality control or equivalent
• Experience working in a manufacturing setting is a plus

Physical and Mental Requirements:  

• The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally stand and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Knowledge:  

Knowledge of computer applications (FES, Tandem, SSR, SDS) 

Skills:  

• Ability to read and write reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to speak effectively and present material to be understood by a diverse group of individuals. 
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. 
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and provide solutions. 
• Ability to work independently, develop training materials and participate in team oriented projects. 
• Ability to use pipettors and routine and/or specialized laboratory equipment accurately and consistently.
• Ability to perform and interpret statistical analysis of data

EDUCATION
Bacehlor's degree in the Sciences, Chemistries or the equivalent

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume. 

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