Sr. Technician, Quality
Listed on 2026-08-02
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Title:
Sr. Technician, Quality
When joining Perkin Elmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and One Source services.
Location(s):Altria (East Jackson St, Richmond) - Customer Site VAJob Description Summary
The Sr. Technician, Quality supports quality assurance and quality control operations for the insourced laboratory team as part of an End-to-End (E2E) Laboratory Modernization Program. Depending on assignment, this role concentrates in one or more of the following areas:
- CAPA and non-conformance management
- document control
- metrology and equipment calibration
- records management and digitization
- personnel training and qualification
Because these functions operate as a single Quality team, staff routinely support one another across these areas as workload requires. This role operates within an ISO 17025 accredited analytical production laboratory at a client site. The Senior Technician independently performs advanced sample preparation and laboratory support activities for these functions and provides guidance to Technician staff.
Job Responsibilities- Maintain controlled documents, including SOPs, work instructions, forms, and quality records, and coordinate revisions, approvals, archival, and retention requirements.
- Coordinate calibration and maintenance activities for laboratory instrumentation, maintain equipment qualification and calibration records, and ensure measurement traceability.
- Perform scanning, indexing, and electronic filing of laboratory records and quality documents; support records retrieval and archival activities.
- Coordinate laboratory training programs, maintain training records, and support onboarding, qualification, and competency assessments for laboratory personnel.
- Track CAPA records, calibration schedules, and training compliance to ensure timely completion and effectiveness.
- Review documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with quality requirements across CAPA, document control, metrology, records, and training activities.
- Support internal and external audits, inspection readiness, and regulatory compliance activities across all quality functions.
- Facilitate cross-functional discussions involving laboratory personnel, quality representatives, and stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve quality systems and streamline processes across CAPA, document control, metrology, records management, and training.
- Maintain training and compliance in health, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
- Train and provide day-to-day guidance to Technician staff on prep procedures, SOPs, and safe work practices.
- Perform basic troubleshooting of routine preparation equipment and elevate complex issues appropriately.
- Perform quality checks on completed prep work prior to hand-off for analysis.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked work area, including routine housekeeping and supply inventory.
- Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.
- Strong understanding of CAPA principles, deviation management, and root cause analysis techniques.
- Knowledge of document control, records management, and metrology/calibration program requirements.
- Ability to coordinate training programs and competency assessments.
- Knowledge of ISO 17025 quality systems and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent organizational skills, technical writing, and documentation review capabilities.
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity principles.
- High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant laboratory or manufacturing experience.
- OR Associate degree…
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