Sr. QC Inspector Incoming Components Lab

FAREVA RICHMOND

Position Title: Sr. QC Inspector – Incoming Components Lab

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs sampling, maintains chain of custody, conducts inspections, and reviews vendor certificates on incoming raw materials, critical processing aids, and packaging components. Sampling, inspection, and reviews are performed according to Fareva specifications, approved test procedures, SOPs, and/or current ANSI/ASQ standards. The incumbent has a basic knowledge of fundamental technical and quality concepts and receives daily supervision.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility	Supporting Activities
Conducts Sampling & Testing	Performs routine sampling of incoming raw materials, critical processing aids, and packaging materials. Ensures integrity, identification, and suitability of sampled material using applicable cGMP techniques and environment. Maintains chain of custody through sample life cycle. Executes visual, chemical, physical, and/or mechanical functionality testing of critical processing aids and packaging components per SOPs and ANSI/ASQ. Performs mathematical calculations and verifies vendor certificates against specifications.
Records & Analyzes Results	Accountable for the accuracy and validity of testing results. Records results in accordance with cGMPs, SOPs, and laboratory requirements. Learns to recognize atypical or out-of-specification results and findings, instrument malfunctions, and methodology problems, and participates in investigations to resolve and correct. Determines next steps under guidance of management and in compliance with applicable procedures and regulations. Uses LIMS and other electronic data management systems.
Lab Support	Maintains all related records and work areas in a neat and orderly manner. Assists in coordinating the sampling and testing activities of the group.
SOPs & Administrative	Maintains training and follows SOPs, trains junior peers on SOPs, and revises SOPs as needed. Carries out technical and administrative duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• QC Management: Receives daily supervision on routine work and detailed instructions on most assignments.
• QC Peers: Schedules workload priorities; consults supervisor or lead person on analytical interpretations of methods and SOPs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Preferred: Associate Degree in a Science-related field.
• Alternative: High School Diploma with 7 years of relevant experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Basic knowledge of fundamental quality concepts.
• Ability to learn and perform well-defined procedures.
• Basic knowledge and practical application of relevant analytical techniques (e.g., RAMAN, UV/VIS, FTIR, Barcode Reader, etc.).
• Ability to interpret and document test results according to SOPs using all standard Quality systems.
• Ability to identify technical problems and solve them under management guidance.
• Self-organization skills to ensure timely completion of daily activities and thorough documentation of all work under daily supervision.
• Ability to participate on teams comprised of immediate group members or work cross-functionally as needed.

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, and lifting 25–50 lbs.

What we offer:

Competitive salaries, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, company paid short term disability, company paid life and accidental death insurance, 401(k) plan match of 4.5% with immediate vesting, generous employee referral program, paid vacation annually, paid holidays annually, onsite cafeteria, job advancement opportunities. Manufacturing employees also receive company paid work shoes, uniforms and prescription safety eyeglasses.