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Quality Technician -

Lab Location:

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Pay:

$28-30/hour

Shift:

6:00am-6:00pm OR 6:00pm-6:00am (2/2/3 rotating schedule)

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.

Position Overview:

The Quality Technician will be a hands-on lab and quality support professional working in a regulated manufacturing environment. This role focuses on microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, dosimetry lab activities, and quality documentation to ensure products and controlled environments meet strict regulatory and company standards. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical or regulated lab experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, detail-driven quality environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform dosimetry lab activities including releasing, pairing, dose tray handling, report generation, and cleaningConduct microbiological testing including bioburden, endotoxin, and media testingPerform environmental monitoring using viable air samplers and related lab equipmentSupport product inspection, sampling, and quality control testing of incoming materials and finished goodsAssist with out-of-box audits (OBA), purge material handling, and inspection processesIdentify, escalate, and investigate OOS (out of specification) and alert conditionsSupport corrective action investigations as neededMaintain accurate lab records following Good Documentation Practices (GDP)Ensure compliance with controlled environment procedures and regulatory requirementsMonitor and report environmental excursions in controlled spacesWork with cross-functional teams including quality, operations, and engineeringUse Microsoft Office tools for documentation and reporting (LIMS experience a plus)Follow detailed procedures and maintain high levels of accuracy in all testing activities

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required (technical training preferred)4-5+ years of lab experience required (clinical, microbiology, or regulated lab environment strongly preferred)Strong experience in microbiology testing or controlled lab environmentsFamiliarity with GLP, GMP, USP, ISO, or similar regulatory standards preferredStrong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation (GDP experience required)Ability to work independently once trained with minimal supervisionStrong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills in a lab environmentBasic computer skills including Microsoft Office (LIMS experience a plus)Ability to perform basic math including fractions, decimals, and percentagesStrong communication and teamwork skills in a cross-functional environmentAbility to work a rotating 12-hour schedule (day or night)Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national