Quality Control Technician

• Participates in daily operations of the Stability, Verification & Validation Lab, including inventory and maintenance for necessary equipment, organization of sample preparations/donors, and assists other laboratory personnel
• Carries out timely and accurate testing of cards for design verification and validation studies, sensor calibration, lifetime, proficiency testing, and field performance evaluation of NPD and CPS projects
• Provides detailed annotation for all test results (data acquisition activities) so that engineering analysis can proceed effectively
• Executes sample preparation procedures and assist with management of raw material inventories to ensure card testing is reliable and uninterrupted
• Identifies process improvements opportunities related to in-house testing programs such as sensor calibration and lifetime
• Communicates product performance issues or idiosyncrasies discovered during testing in a timely manner
• Supports Assay Performance Evaluation in NPD and CPS, Quality Assurance and other groups as required
• Collaborates with team members and other stakeholders to ensure high quality completion of the team deliverables
• Supports team members to increase team performance, resolving any impediments where applicable

• Undergraduate degree in relevant scientific majors, such as Medical Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Clinical Laboratory Technology and/or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience
• Minimum of 1 year of industrial experience, preferably in laboratory environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of data collection and analysis programs (e.g., Excel)
• Experienced in maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
• Attentive to details and an ability to follow both the letter and intent of written procedures
• Willingness to speak up about issues and to provide possible solutions
• Ability to understand all aspects pertaining to the operation of the epoc® blood analysis system and utilize that knowledge to troubleshoot issues related to sample preparations, testing protocols, process workflows and product performance
• A strong ability to work well in a team setting and commitment to support others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with blood samples on a regular basis

• Experience with testing of epoc® cards
• Experience in a regulated industry such as pharmaceuticals or medical devices
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel

Overtime rates will apply after hours exceed 44 hrs/ week