Quality Control Technician

About INOVIO

INOVIO is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing DNA medicines to help treat and protect people from HPV-related diseases, cancer, and infectious diseases. INOVIO's technology optimizes the design and delivery of innovative DNA medicines that teach the body to manufacture its own disease-fighting tools. For more information, visit www.inovio.com.

Job summary

The Temporary Quality Control (QC) Technician performs a wide variety of duties including, but not limited to, receiving & inspecting raw materials, Supply Chain Quality activities, supporting the Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) process, performing Device History Record (DHR) reviews, and supporting Quality System compliance to all applicable standards and regulations. The Temporary QC Technician is knowledgeable in the application and performance of mechanical and visual evaluations utilizing all facility inspection and test equipment and will be assigned various auditing, investigation and testing tasks to meet departmental and facility goals. The position is responsible for processing of NCMRs through the QC area including initiating NCMRs, and data entry into the NCMR database.

Essential job functions and duties

• Perform Receiving Inspection functions for incoming raw materials, in-process inspections and finished product inspections.
• Support the Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) process as needed to maintain continuous flow and increase inventory accuracy.
• Perform visual and mechanical inspection of product and components per procedure, specification or drawings using measuring equipment (i.e. caliper, vision system, PCBA Tester, micrometer, tape, height gauge, voltmeter, etc.)
• Perform quality assurance work-in-process and inventory transactions to ensure systems and physical product movement.
• Assist in the resolution of non-Conforming materials and product related issues.
• Perform documentation reviews of Device History records, inspection and test results.
• Support activities of the Corrective Action Board (CAB) as necessary.
• Inspect Work in Progress (WIP) and finished goods items.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Minimum requirements

• Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or an equivalent combination of education and experience is desired but not required.
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of Quality Control experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical/ biotech industry, with working knowledge of FDA and ISO regulations.
• Strong organizational, project management and communication skills and the ability to perform varied tasks in a disciplined, consistent manner.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and in a team environment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical drawings, procedures and regulations.
• Ability to work with mathematical problems such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, decimals and math conversions. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to lift heavy items (35 lbs.).