QA Specialist - Rewarding Work

Description:

• Perform sampling, inspecting, and physical testing of incoming commodities per appropriate product specification in a laboratory environment.

• Applies scientific knowledge to daily operations, data management, and problem solving.

• Understands and follows documentation.

• Analyzes basic/simple data, evaluates results, forms conclusions, and recommends process and/or document improvements.

• Recognizes deviation from normal operating procedures.

• Recognizes and troubleshoots instrumentation and/or work order problems and routine operational issues.

• Responsible for performing routine testing on incoming materials in accordance with approved specifications and procedures.

• Disposition incoming material for use in manufacturing.

• Maintains certification in assigned job responsibilities and completes training on-time.

• Participates in complaint handling, failure investigations, and CAPA documentation.

• Understands, implements, and maintains the quality policy and ensures compliance to site level policies and procedures.

• Develops knowledge of products and technologies.

• Interacts on a necessary basis with internal and external support groups to perform core skills.

• Participates in team activities and area metric tracking.

• Responsible for supporting Operations efforts in meeting established production schedule.

• Reports problems in a timely and accurate manner.

• Seeks additional guidance or advice when problem is beyond scope of training or knowledge.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Good understanding of basic math.

• Good clerical skills is required.

• 4+ years of overall work experience

• Computer skills proficiency including word processing, spreadsheets, instrumentation related and network systems.

• Previous experience in Quality Assurance

• 2+ years experience in a manufacturing/finishing environment is desired.

• Previous knowledge of GMP regulations and standards affecting pharmaceutical products is desired.

• Have an understanding of material/product traceability and Device History Records

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.