What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Specialist position at Boston BioProducts?
About Boston BioProducts
Boston BioProducts, Inc. (BBP) is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22716:2007 specialty manufacturer of buffers for life science research. For over 25 years, BBP has provided high-quality solutions to academic, biopharma, and life science organizations to help accelerate their research and manufacturing efforts.
Job Overview
The Quality Control Specialist is responsible for conducting, interpreting, and reporting BBP product quality control tests. This is an entry level position. The Quality Control Specialist will report to the Quality Lead.
Role and Responsibilities
- Maintains a clean and organized work environment, including equipment maintenance and materials organization
- Ensure samples are delivered to the appropriate laboratory in a timely manner. Assist in maintaining a sample schedule
- Conduct Analytical and Microbiology QC testing per approved protocols and instructions
- Conduct inspection and release of finished product
- Maintain printed, electronic entry, or written testing results. Enter, interpret, and review data to be submitted for Quality Lead review in a timely manner
- Maintain logbooks related to inventory and equipment on QC laboratory
- Makes detailed observations in support of excursion investigations
- Maintains and updates documents and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of Quality Department
- Completion and review of records with adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Assists in investigations of NCR, CAPA, and complaints as required by Quality Assurance
- Assists in additional duties delegated by the Quality Lead
Education/ Work Experience
- Requires Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent
- Minimum 1-3 years lab experience
- Ability to follow instructions precisely, recognize deviations, and recommend corrective action within the scope of training
- Strong time management and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and change priorities while maintaining productivity
- Understanding of aseptic technique and laboratory safety procedures
- Possesses well-developed attention to detail, ability to maintain accurate records, and excellent proofreading skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Have a detail-oriented work ethic and understand recognized regulations such as ISO and GMP
- Ability to troubleshoot within the scope of training
- Ability to work independently with adherence to quality, production and customer expectations and timelines
- Demonstrated ability to train and supervise others
- Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
- Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office, and other relevant electronic systems
- Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift at least 25 pounds