Qa Technician (Sample Management/Visual Inspection/Sap) (Pharma/Biotech)

*3rd shift work – on training first 2-3 months on 1st shift and 2ndshift after that will move to 3rd shift – candidate must available for all shift based in customer needs.*



*Special Responsibilities:*
* Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System.
* Responsible for conducting visual inspections based on acceptance and rejection criteria for attributes in the areas of compression, coating, and printing/sorting of tablets.
* Responsible for reviewing the documentation of the 'in-process' compression test alignment.
* Conduct 'line clearance' verification for the final packaging lines.
* Handle archive and return samples sent by customers for products manufactured at APL.
* This includes receiving samples, assigning locations, and storing them according to their storage conditions.
* Establish written communication through the electronic system.
* correspondence (e-mail) as part of the tools of your work to receive requests from APL and Chicago staff to provide them with the information they require.
* Work with the preparation of samples using ultra-fine material; this involves taking photos and making arrangements to send them to the MS&T department.
* Communicate with scientists and researchers to agree on the delivery of the requested samples.
* Perform counting and reconciliation of controlled products.
* Destroy samples according to the established retention time schedule for procedures while adhering to the safety requirements for disposing of potentially hazardous biological materials.
* Document inspections by describing observations in a written report in accordance with the Quality System Regulation.
* Manage and document the temperature records of the rooms and storage equipment for archive and return samples.
* Conduct process tests (Visual, hardness, thickness, weight, disintegration, and viscosity) as applicable.
* Responsible for carrying out assigned tasks according to the needs of the operational area.
* Provide assistance to operations in accordance with environmental management systems, Operational Health and Safety (EH&S) and promote continuous improvement.

*Education:*
* Associate degree, preferably in Natural Sciences or Vocational Technical Degree.

*Experience:*
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
* Basic knowledge of cGMP.
* Basic knowledge of mathematics.

*What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:*
* Fully Bilingual Spanish & English with written communication skills
* Knowledge of good manufacturing (GMP) and safety practices
* Basic knowledge in computer systems
* Available to learn and work

*What is a nice to have (but not required) skill, experience, education, or certification?*
* POMS SAP Sample Management

*In what type of environment would this individual be working (i.e.: Team; Individual; type of office, etc.)?*
* Team work
* Mostly In areas of manufacturing and packaging and sampling

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $12.00 - $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
* Health insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift



Education:
* Associate (Preferred)

Experience:
* sample management: 2 years (Preferred)
* SAP: 2 years (Preferred)
* Visual inspection: 2 years (Preferred)
* Pharma or biotech industry: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
* Barceloneta, PR 00617 (Required)

Work Location: In person