IQC Technician

INCOG is looking for an Incoming Quality Control (IQC) Technician that has a passion for working within a team, a desire to drive Quality processes, and an eagerness to ensure Operations readiness from a Quality perspective. The IQC Technician will report to INCOG’s IQC Supervisor and work closely with Supply Chain, Quality Control and Operations to support readiness of materials for manufacture of sterile, injectable products. The IQC Technician will perform routine sampling for components, API, BDS, and excipients undergoing QC testing, perform routine analytical techniques related to material testing and component inspection, and manage day-to-day tasks within the Incoming Quality Control laboratory including but not limited to: consumables ordering, daily instrument calibration/verification, laboratory waste management, laboratory/equipment cleaning, and sample shipment coordination to outside laboratories. The IQC Technician will be crucial in helping INCOG maintain efficient operational readiness by supporting our Quality Mindset with skills including attention to detail, on-time delivery, and commitment to Quality excellence.

Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex issues to a range of target audiences is critical in this role. The IQC Technician will exemplify excellent interpersonal skills and be capable of developing productive, customer-centric working relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers, and partners. The IQC Technician will thrive in a team environment but can also work autonomously with strong self-management and organizational skills.

Essential Job Functions:

• Sets deadlines and prioritizes work for self, group members, and support groups involved. Reviews work performed by coworkers for accuracy and alignment with procedures.
• Collaborates with internal departments and teams to resolve quality issues regarding materials needed for Operational campaigns.
• Understands urgency and acts accordingly regarding turnaround times and release coordination.
• Samples and inspects incoming materials.
• Performs component visual inspection and dimensional analysis.
• Generates/Reviews Certificates of Analyses (COA’s) for materials release from IQC testing
• Performs peer data review as needed.
• Performs ordering of required outside testing and coordinates shipment of samples to outside laboratories.
• Thrives in a team environment but can work autonomously with strong self-management and organizational skills.

Special Job Requirements:

• This position will support primarily second shift (3 pm to 11:30 pm).
• Associate’s Degree (Science discipline preferred) or High School Degree and minimum two (2) years’ experience within the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry in Quality Control.
• Strong math and documentation skills.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal interaction skills.
• Ability to work in a highly regulated environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exceptional computer skills evidenced by hands-on work with automated data management and/or data analysis systems (LIMS, QMS, etc.).

Additional Preferences:

• Experience with statistical material sampling.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry-sterile manufacturing.
• Experience reading and interpreting compendial test methods (USP/EP/JP specifically).
• Experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control.

INCOG’s Benefits:

• Paid vacation days, amount based on tenure, and paid sick time
• 11 observed holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 3.5% of salary, vested immediately
• Choice of health & wellness plans
• FSA and HSA programs
• Dental & vision care

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Lead Candidate wholeheartedly supports Equality and Diversity in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.