QC Technologist II

Primary Duties

• Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of BioFire Diagnostics' Quality System.
• Performs quality control testing on incoming reagents used in FilmArray and SpotFire systems.
• Maintains supply stocks and completes inventory counts.
• Provide support if needed in validations or other projects for various departments within the company.
• Responsible for learning new techniques or workflow as required for new product lines, equipment, and softwares.
• Responsible for Cal/PMs, equipment/instrument troubleshooting as needed, coordinating equipment/instrument repairs and installation of new fleet instrument systems.
• Responsible for swab collection, set up, reporting, and monitoring for Environmental Swab testing program.
• Perform accurate and efficient QC data entry.
• Maintaining the QC area to ensure that it is clean and contamination-free including participation in cleaning and swabbing as assigned.
• Coordinates repeat testing.
• Works closely with IQC Supervisor, Manager, and colleagues to ensure consistent and timely turnaround for QC results.
• Responsible for data review, daily data reporting, product release, and generating Non Conformance Reports when appropriate.
• Responsible for maintaining records as required by the Quality System.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Data

• Must work assigned shift and have ability to work flexible schedule.
• Must work mandatory overtime as assigned.
• Must work full time hours as defined by the department.
• Must have the ability to efficiently work independently without direct supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 4 years previous experience in a laboratory setting (either academic or professional) is required in any of the following areas: Quality Control testing or inspection, Engineering testing, Scientific laboratory testing or Instrument Calibration and Maintenance.

Preferred Education, Training and Experience

• Associate's degree or equivalent education in a life science, physical science, or related field.
• Experience in medical devices strongly preferred.
• Experience in instrument calibration and maintenance.
• Final Quality Control testing preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Acting with Honor and Being Open: Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
• Managing Work Processes: Troubleshooting issues to identify and resolve problems efficiently.
• Communicating Effectively: Effective verbal communication skills; effectively deal with ambiguity requiring adaptability, critical thinking, and proactive communication to navigate situations with limited details.
• Detail orientation to complete tasks without errors and produce high-quality work.
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment by managing tasks, multitasking, and adapting quickly to maintain productivity.
• Functional skills including critical thinking, adaptability, time management, communication, problem-solving and digital literacy.
• Build and maintain positive, productive interactions with colleagues.
• Practicing time management to allocate tasks, balance priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently.
• MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Intermediate: applies skills independently in most situations; handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance.
• Mathematic competency.
• Highly collaborative and team oriented.
• Demonstrated proficiency with various pipettes is required for this position.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods.
• Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
• Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• Must be able to perform duties wearing a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks with hands for a moderate amount of time.
• Must be able to look at computer monitors for an extended amount of time with or without accommodation.
• Domestic Travel required: 5%.