Quality Lab Tech

Perform sample preparation, laboratory testing, microscopy, equipment operation, and real-time documentation in a regulated medical device analytical laboratory.

Job Requirements

• Experience performing laboratory testing or sample preparation.

• Ability to follow established test methods, protocols, and laboratory procedures.

• Experience documenting test activities and results accurately in real time.

• Experience with sample registration, labeling, traceability, and storage.

• Experience operating laboratory or analytical equipment.

• Ability to perform equipment setup, cleaning, calibration, and troubleshooting.

• Experience working with laboratory documentation and controlled procedures.

• Knowledge of laboratory safety and chemical handling requirements.

Preferred Skills

• 2-year technical degree in metallurgical, electronic, mechanical, or related technical discipline.

• Experience working in a highly regulated laboratory environment.

• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

• Knowledge of ISO 17025 requirements.

• Knowledge of cGMP requirements.

• Knowledge of FDA requirements.

• Knowledge of ICH requirements.

• Experience in medical device testing or quality control.

• Experience with Lean, Lean Sigma, or Six Sigma methodologies.

• Experience with metallographic sample preparation.

• Experience using microscopes for dimensional measurement and surface evaluation.

Job Responsibilities

• Support quality control, product support, and product development testing.

• Register, label, track, and store laboratory samples.

• Prepare samples using sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and surface etching techniques.

• Operate trim saws and automated milling equipment.

• Perform sample mounting using applicable mounting media.

• Operate Abrapol and Tegramin grinding and polishing equipment.

• Perform surface etching using acids according to approved procedures.

• Use microscopes to perform dimensional measurements and evaluate surface features.

• Set up, clean, calibrate, troubleshoot, and operate laboratory equipment.

• Document test protocols, observations, and data in real time.

• Review, authorize, and report laboratory test results.

• Author and revise laboratory processes and controlled documentation.

• Support equipment and process qualification activities.

• Prepare chemical solutions used in laboratory testing.

• Maintain inventories of laboratory consumables and supplies.

• Participate in continuous improvement projects.

• Perform laboratory activities in accordance with procedures, departmental policies, ISO 17025, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Pay: 20-25/hr

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.

Pay Details: $20.00 to $25.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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