QC Specialist Metrology
Listed on 2026-08-29
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Quality Engineering
Job Details
Job Location:
Henrico, VA 23231
Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: High School Job Category: QA
- Quality ControlQC Specialist I
- Metrology
Fareva Richmond is currently seeking an experienced QC Specialist I
- Metrology to join our team in Richmond, VA.
Perform routine calibrations, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Quality Operations Laboratory equipment/instruments to remain in a functional and operational state. Complete Qualification/Verification tasks for new Laboratory Equipment/Instruments per the Calibration Program Procedures and applicable site procedures. Execute environmental mapping studies for the site Controlled Temperature Units (CTUs) to remain in a compliant state. Review calibrations completed in-house and outside vendors/contractors completed calibration documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable SOP's.
Responsibilities- Perform verification/qualifications, calibrations, maintenance of laboratory equipment/instruments to maintain a current qualified status. Identify and troubleshoot equipment/instruments problems during routine calibrations and take appropriate steps to correct the problem. Participate in reviewing completed calibrations performed by peers and outside vendors/contractors assuring compliance in accordance to cGMP's and site SOP's
- Contact outside service providers to send laboratory instruments/equipment off-site for re-certification, repair and to assist with troubleshooting issues when applicable. Coordinate the schedule for the calibration of laboratory equipment with service providers with laboratory personnel to minimize downtime.
- Maintain required documentation of instruments verification/qualification, calibrations, and maintenance records. Achieves full familiarity with Calibration Management Software. Initiates events, purchase requisitions, etc. in SAP system when applicable.
- Write, revise and review Calibration procedures as needed to support the Metrology Group. Provide training on new procedures when applicable. Maintains training curriculum and required courses as needed within the training system.
- Complete Mapping study of site Controlled Temperature Units.
- High School Diploma
- Preferred B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or relevant science discipline
- Preferred 1-2 years of relevant Quality experience, understanding of calibration techniques and principles.
- Ability to troubleshoot instrument related issues
- Requires basic knowledge of fundamental quality concepts.
- Knowledgeable of practical application of calibration techniques used to calibrate instruments - such as HPLC, Gas & Liquid Chromatography, UV/VIS, IR, Balances... Etc.
- Basic use of computer systems applications used to operate instruments and data acquisitions (Empower, Labware).
- Ability to shift priorities to meet business needs.
- Competitive salary; commensurate with experience
- Benefits package available
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