Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician

SCOPE:
The Quality Assurance Technician is located at and supports the Hayward, CA manufacturing site.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Support manufacturing by performing duties such as incoming, in-process and final inspections, DHR review and completion, product release, etc.
• Authorize release of material, subassembly and product.
• Prevent release of suspect or known nonconforming products and materials.
• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with Quality System requirements, work instructions and regulatory requirements.
• Follow detailed process steps without deviation.
• Initiate deviations (NCR) as needed upon occurrence and collect information for investigation.
• Collaborate with other functional teams to identify, investigate and resolve product quality issues.
• Conduct training to Quality Systems processes as defined within the learning management system.
EDUCATIONAL PREREQUISITES AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: • High school degree
• Fluent in English (read, write and speak)
• Ability to learn and successfully execute tasks such as visual inspection and testing utilizing basic laboratory equipment.
• Previous experience handling chemicals and using basic chemical laboratory equipment preferred but not required.
• Previous experience working in a medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industry preferred but not required.
• Personable, energetic, responsive, confident, and honest. Sense of humor is always welcome.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize, focus, collaborate, and work effectively in a fast paced and dynamic cross functional environment.
• Self-starter and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills, an energetic, proactive, flexible individual with high integrity and ethics in all dealings.
• Basic office computer skills (email, word processing, and spreadsheet software).

Pay Rate Range: $20-35/hr depending on experience