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Job Summary
The Quality Assurance Inspector I will oversee both QA Receipt Inspection and QA Production Inspection. The key responsibilities include sampling and inspecting incoming packaging and chemical raw materials for compliance with regulatory and company standards. This role ensures the accuracy and completeness of materials required to execute a production batch. The inspector is also responsible for issuing batch records and monitoring production quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate each receipt for conformance to purchase order requirements.
- Verify the integrity of shipping containers and ensure accurate labeling.
- Sample each receipt based on a statistical sampling plan.
- Inspect sampled items using visual evaluations and measurement devices.
- Document activities performed and maintain files of receipt inspection.
- Perform computer transactions according to Quality Systems receipt inspection process.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of item specifications and masterfiles.
- Coordinate with the Purchasing Department for supplier standards setup.
- Monitor line clearance functions and issue production paperwork and labels.
- Draw samples for testing, retention, and stability purposes.
- Act as liaison between Production and Quality Departments.
- Perform yearly monitoring of retain samples and examine labeling before filling operations.
- Understand and review all compliance steps related to OTC drug production.
Additional Responsibilities
- Quarantine non-conforming filling/packaging materials.
- Prepare "REJECT" stickers for rejected materials.
- Assist with the auditing program and APR review.
- Organize and maintain sample retention within the retain room.
- Support the quality system processes.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; additional education preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Quality Assurance environment, preferably in the cosmetics/pharmaceutical OTC industry.
- Computer literacy and strong organizational skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
- Understanding of batch documentation and compliance steps.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years in a Quality Assurance environment.
- Experience in the cosmetics/pharmaceutical OTC industry preferred.
Skills
- Proficiency in using measurement devices such as scales, rulers, micrometers, and calipers.
- Excellent organizational and listening skills.
- Ability to follow procedures and prepare detailed documentation.
- Understanding of vendor documentation for components' shelf-life and project support capabilities.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
