Manufacturing Visual Inspection

Job Title: Visual Inspection Technician

Location: Fremont, CA
Pay Rate: $27.00 $29.56 per hour
Schedule: Monday Friday, 6:00 AM 2:30 PM
Duration: 6-month contract with potential for extension

Job Summary

The Visual Inspection Technician performs routine and complex manufacturing operations related to drug product production in a multi-product facility. Responsibilities include visual inspection, equipment preparation, documentation, and production support while adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), safety standards, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced visual inspection of drug products.

• Execute palletizing, cleaning, and inspection hood preparation activities.

• Perform BioMES operations and manage system exceptions.

• Provide support for drug product filling and packaging operations.

• Coordinate logistics and execute batch records and equipment use logs.

• Initiate and track work orders and support assigned projects.

• Assist with creating and maintaining training kits and documentation.

• Complete all documentation in compliance with cGMP and current Good Documentation Practices (cGDP).

• Follow established procedures and promptly report abnormalities, deviations, and safety concerns.

• Maintain production areas according to established 5S standards.

• Maintain required training compliance and train other technicians as a qualified trainer.

• Support quality activities, including investigations, corrective actions, and area walkthroughs.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a cGMP-regulated industry.

• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused, right-first-time mindset.

• Ability to read, understand, and follow SOPs and written instructions.

• Experience using computer-based systems; familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Ability to accurately document work in accordance with cGMP standards.

• Ability to read clearly and distinguish visual details and colors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree.

• Biotechnology vocational training.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform duties requiring some physical effort.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, depending on assigned visual inspection activities.

Important Requirement

Candidates must successfully pass a vision test, including visual acuity and color vision screening, before starting the assignment.

Benefits (employee contribution):

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan