QC Tech II

Why Us

We want the best and brightest people to help us achieve our mission to develop and deliver life-enhancing products through focused execution. Our nearly 3,000 global team members understand the important role we play in delivering healthcare and are dedicated to supporting each other as we work to bring the best treatments forward. Our shared values of Integrity & Quality, Innovation, Drive, Collaboration and Empathy guide our team and enable us to deliver upon our vision of helping everyone we serve live their best life.

The Quality Tech II analyzes process samples as received and performs non‑routine analysis as requested. They will analyze finished goods and raw materials by chemical, physical, and instrumental means to ensure quality as needed. They will typically work on a rotating shift schedule.

• Performs in‑process testing for internal customers.
• Performs finished goods, returned goods, and stability testing for external customers as needed.
• Performs specified analysis on all process control samples and reports in a timely manner by telephone or computer entry using approved written procedures and proper laboratory techniques.
• Performs specified analysis on all finished goods using approved written procedures and proper laboratory techniques as needed.
• Maintains accurate and precise records of all laboratory analysis using the Mallinckrodt record‑keeping system.
• Troubleshoots and performs routine maintenance on laboratory instrumentation.
• Prepares all standards and reagents needed for proper execution of analytical methods and procedures.
• Prioritizes and plans workload to meet all internal and external customer needs for maximum efficiency and accuracy.

• Assists in any non‑routine analytical work needed to solve plant problems.
• Works on solving problems and implementing improvements in a teaming environment.
• Uses problem‑solving skills to help with failure investigations and testing problems.
• Aids in performing any non‑routine quality control related tasks such as resampling, raw material testing, and performing analysis needed to validate methods and equipment.
• Participates in a certified 5S Workplace System to ensure good housekeeping and organization.
• Assists with training others as needed.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Education: Associates of Science (AS) or Bachelor of Science (BS) or equivalent life science degree preferred. Appropriate experience may be a suitable replacement for the degree.

Experience: 1–3 years laboratory experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation preferred. Working knowledge of cGMP is a plus.

Expected Skills/Qualifications:

• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory procedures, equipment, and computer key punching.
• Sound and correct technical judgments are required during routine analysis.
• High degree of concentration is required.
• Ability to differentiate colors, as demonstrated by passing a color‑blindness test such as the Ishihara test. If testing criteria are not met with uncorrected vision, color‑correcting glasses may be used as long as the testing criteria are met while using them.
• Functional/Technical Skills, Priority Setting, Written Communication.
• Customer Focus, Organizing.

• Laboratory technicians communicate any uncompleted work to the next shift, and any immediate priorities.
• Majority of work is performed independently without direct supervision; non‑routine results or requests are brought to the appropriate management.
• Reports to Quality Testing and Release Manager.
• Frequent interaction with operators, engineers, and Quality management for routine analytical results. Communication may be through radio, telephone, email, or in person.
• Incorrect or inaccurate analyses can result in the possible shipment of reject drug items to Mallinckrodt customers.
• Customer‑requested specifications and Mallinckrodt methods of analysis are considered confidential for marketing purposes.
• Ability to understand the timely nature of work, quick…