Scientist, Quality - Document Control

Scientist, Quality - Document Control

Job Title:

Scientist, Quality – Document Control.

Location:

Customer Site – VA. This role supports document control and records management activities within the Quality Team as part of an End-to-End Laboratory Modernization Program.

The Scientist, Quality – Document Control maintains controlled documents and ensures laboratory records are managed in accordance with established quality requirements and regulatory expectations.

• Maintain controlled documents including SOPs, work instructions, forms, and quality records.
• Coordinate document revisions, approvals, archival activities, and retention requirements.
• Ensure document control processes comply with quality system requirements.
• Support document retrieval and records management activities.
• Review documentation for accuracy, completeness, and traceability.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel to support effective documentation practices.
• Support audits and inspection readiness activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve document control processes and systems.
• Maintain training and compliance in health, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

• Strong technical writing and documentation review capabilities.
• Knowledge of document control principles and records management requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with electronic document management systems.
• Understanding of ISO 17025 and regulated laboratory environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related scientific discipline; OR Associate degree with 2+ years of relevant quality or laboratory experience.
• Relevant quality-related laboratory experience commensurate with level (entry‑level to experienced scientists).
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Adaptable, self‑motivated, and capable of managing tasks with strong attention to detail.

• Experience supporting document control systems and quality records management.
• Familiarity with electronic document management systems and LIMS.
• Experience supporting regulated laboratory environments.
• Experience with ISO 17025, GLP, GMP, or FDA quality systems.

• Must be able to work in a laboratory and controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (lab coat, safety glasses, etc.).
• Job pace may be fast; job completion demands may be high.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time.
• Occasional movement between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite.
• Frequently operate on instruments, objects, tools or controls, requiring bending, squatting, stretching and reaching.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds (potential occasional lifting up to 50 pounds).
• Specific vision requirements: detailed close‑range vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Occasional computer and office machinery use.
• May be required to handle hazardous waste per regulations.
• Potential risk to laboratory hazards including extreme temperature, biological materials, and hazardous chemicals.
• May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training and Fit Testing to wear a respirator.

Perkin Elmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Perkin Elmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.