What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Technician in a Manufacturing Environment position at Wedgewood?
At Wedgewood Pharmacy, we are dedicated to improving the lives of animals through customized medication and compassionate care. Every role in our organization contributes to helping pets live healthier, happier lives. We are a team driven by purpose, quality, and a shared commitment to animal health.
The Quality Control Technician supports product quality and regulatory compliance through environmental monitoring, inspection, sampling, contemporaneous batch record review, and in-process quality verification activities in a sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The role serves as the first line of quality verification within manufacturing operations and is responsible for identifying and escalating quality concerns in a timely manner.
When will you work?
Why We Do What We Do
At Wedgewood Pharmacy, your work has purpose. Every prescription you help prepare, support, or deliver contributes to improving the health and well-being of animals. We are passionate about what we do and proud to build a workplace where people feel supported, included, and valued.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Wedgewood Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
The Quality Control Technician supports product quality and regulatory compliance through environmental monitoring, inspection, sampling, contemporaneous batch record review, and in-process quality verification activities in a sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The role serves as the first line of quality verification within manufacturing operations and is responsible for identifying and escalating quality concerns in a timely manner.
When will you work?
- The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
- Perform environmental monitoring activities including viable air sampling, surface sampling, personnel monitoring, and associated documentation according to approved procedures. Monitor storage conditions of the manufacturing environment, materials, and products.
- Prepare, package, and ship environmental monitoring and product samples to external contract laboratories. Review and retain all records associated with batch issuance, work instructions, release of product and all quality management data.
- Perform incoming material, component, packaging, and labeling inspections.
- Conduct in-process and finished product inspections.
- Perform contemporaneous review of batch production records during formulation, filtration, filling, inspection, packaging, labeling, and related manufacturing operations.
- Verify calculations, material identification, equipment status, line clearance activities, and production documentation.
- Review manufacturing records for completeness, legibility, and compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Data Integrity.
- Monitor manufacturing and storage environmental conditions and report abnormalities.
- Maintain retain sample inventories and associated records.
- Assist with environmental monitoring excursions, investigations, and quality event documentation.
- Generate routine quality data and support trend analysis activities.
- Participate in inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances
- Ability to identify and escalate quality concerns
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and timeline-driven environment with shifting priorities
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Office and Excel software
- Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Ability to follow written procedures
- Basic mathematical and calculation skills
- Minimum one year experience in manufacturing, laboratory, quality, food, pharmaceutical, veterinary, medical device, healthcare, or other regulated environment preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Environmental monitoring experience.
- Quality inspection experience.
- Batch record review experience.
- Pharmaceutical, medical device, veterinary, or food manufacturing experience.
- A comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company contribution to help you save for the future
- Company Paid Life and disability insurance
- Access to voluntary insurance options
- A generous paid time off program that increases every year
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunity for growth - We believe in promoting from within and do so through our internal job posting program!
Why We Do What We Do
At Wedgewood Pharmacy, your work has purpose. Every prescription you help prepare, support, or deliver contributes to improving the health and well-being of animals. We are passionate about what we do and proud to build a workplace where people feel supported, included, and valued.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Wedgewood Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.