IQC Technician I

Job description

·  Job facts

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Technician I is responsible for using established procedures for inspection of raw materials and components. The Technician I must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret drawings and schematics, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. This position must be able to communicate results of inspections to peers and supervisors verbally and in writing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Inspects incoming materials using precision measuring instruments and electronic testing equipment to determine conformance to written specifications.

-Reviews material specifications, receiving inspection instructions, supplier quality history records.

- Inspects and measures material for conformance to specifications in Lab and Supplier facilities as scheduled by the Group/Team Leader or when requested.

- Records inspection results on inspection records.

- CMM programming.

- Works in accordance with applicable FDA, IVDD and ISO regulations and standards.

- Maintains inspection records.

- Demonstrates attention to detail.

- Assures compliance with quality system requirements as it applies to the outputs of this position.

- Complies with prioritization of work schedule as established by Group/Team Leader.

- Work schedule may include evenings and weekends.

- Monitors work to ensure quality, and continuously promote Quality First Time.

- Participates with IQC team on daily MDI and 5S activities.

- Participate in continuous improvement programs and kaizens.

- May perform other duties as required or assigned by team lead or manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Formal Training/Education:

- Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience or equivalent experience.

- ASQ or equivalent Certified Mechanical Inspector or demonstrated equivalent experience and skills.

Experience:

- Minimum of two years experience in precision mechanical and/or electrical components inspection.

- Familiarity with Quality System including ISO. Experienced with standard measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gage blocks, optical comparator, and Coordinate Measuring Machine.

- Independently interpret and follow engineering specifications drawing. Experienced interfacing with Business Enterprise System such as Oracle.

- Ability to do CMM programming.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Ability to read, analyze and interpret drawings and schematics, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

- Able to communicate results of inspections to peers and supervisors verbally and in writing.

- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference with the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.

- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

- Ability to interpret and work in accordance to Ventana quality system QPs and manufacturing OPs pertaining to this position.

- Computer Skills: Excel Spreadsheets, Word processing, E-mail, Measuring equipment software.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.
Quality, Quality > Quality Compliance & Audit

·  Who we are

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, innovates and manufactures instruments and reagents that automate tissue processing and slide staining for cancer diagnostics. Our integrated staining, workflow management and digital pathology solutions optimize laboratory efficiency to reduce errors and support diagnosis for pathology professionals. Together with Roche, Ventana is driving personalized healthcare through accelerated drug discovery and companion diagnostics.

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.