Sr. Quality Control Technician

Job description

·  Job facts

Doing now what patients need next. A pioneer in the development of blood glucose monitoring and insulin delivery systems, Roche Diabetes Care is committed to helping people with diabetes live lives that are as normal and active as possible and helping healthcare professionals manage their patients' condition in an optimal way. The ACCU-CHEK® portfolio-from blood glucose monitoring through information management to insulin delivery - offers innovative products, services and comprehensive solutions for convenient, efficient and effective diabetes management.

Roche is a successful company that can offer exciting career opportunities. We encourage and support your development in areas of your interest which will prepare you for the next level in your career path. We know that people are responsible for our success and we value our employees. Our commitment is to create a work environment where feeling valued, respected, and empowered is a daily experience.

As a Sr. Quality Control Technician , you will conducts routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, in-process finished formulations and/or customer returned finished product according to standard operating procedures. You will perform biochemical and/or chemical analyses of product to ensure stability. You will compile data for documentation of test procedures that may include biochemical and chemical assays, stability program testing, formulation studies and/or investigations related to customer returned finished products. You will calibrate and maintains lab equipment as required. You will participate in the preparation of investigations, summaries and reports. You may develop testing or new investigation methods. You will reviews data obtained for compliance to specifications and reports abnormalities. You will revise and update standard operating procedures as needed. You may perform special projects on analytical and instrument problem solving or on process improvements. You may participate in global product discussions and perform in depth analysis on global complaint cases.

As a Sr. Quality Control Technician , you will learn and develop professional expertise. You will apply company policy and procedures to resolve a variety of issues. You will work on projects of limited to moderate scope. You will exercise judgement within defined procedures and practices. You will receive general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. You will interact with peers and stakeholders as required to complete tasks.

You will also be responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the quality system and achieving quality objectives through daily actions.

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Conducts routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, in-process finished formulations and/or customer returned finished according to standard operating procedures. Performs biochemical and/or chemical analyses of product to ensure stability.

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Compiles data for documentation of test procedures that may include biochemical and chemical assays, stability program testing and formulation studies.

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Calibrates and maintains lab equipment as needed.

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Participates in the preparation of investigations, summaries and reports. May develop testing methods. Reviews data obtained for compliance to specifications and reports abnormalities.

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Revises and updates standard operating procedures as needed.

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May perform special projects on analytical and instrument problem solving.

Requirements:

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Bachelor's degree in scientific or technical field with 1 years related experience or Associate's degree in scientific or technical field with 3 years of related experience

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Specialized or advanced training in science, electronics or related field

Preferred:

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Intermediate computer knowledge, including basic understanding of Microsoft Office software, SAP, ELN

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3+ years' experience working in laboratory environment

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3+ years' technical or scientific experience

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Experience in Quality Environment

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Experience with process improvement

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the on-line application process, please email us at US.Accommodation@roche.com .

·  Who we are

At Roche, 98,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.