Quality Assurance Specialist

Are you looking for a career that will offer professional growth and career progression at one of the country’s leading infection prevention companies? If so MicroCare LLC is looking for you to join our team as a Quality Assurance Specialist.

We specialize in cleaning, coating, lubricating and infection prevention fluids used in the installation, manufacture, and use of a broad range of products in the electronics, fiber optic, metal fabricating, medical, dental, and veterinary industries. MicroCare has pioneered hundreds of environmentally progressive and sustainable products in response to emerging regulatory demands and our customers' evolving cleaning, coating, and infection prevention needs.

We are a company with heart. At all our facilities across the globe, we work in a cheerful, inclusive, and collaborative environment where we respect, encourage, and support our customers, our suppliers and each other. We like to laugh; have fun and we make an important impact.

MicroCare, LLC offerscompetitive salaries and benefits: Medical, Dental, Disability, 401k plan, Holiday and Paid Time Off.Come join us and be a part of our team in an engaging environment that offers work -life balance with an opportunity to grow. This position is located in Commerce City, Colorado and has a Monday through Friday, 7am – 4pm work schedule.

Position Overview:

As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will Conduct incoming material and in-process inspections. Investigate root cause and suggest resolutions to address audit observations, non-conformances, corrective actions, customer complaints and returns.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct production quality inspections utilizing daily production schedule and batch ticket instructions at assembly lines and blending areas, including but not limited to: correctness of batch numbers, product assembly, material components, production logs and data entry, labeling, label placement, condition of components/packaging and labels and overall product quality and cleanliness.
2. Ensure that all the established quality check procedures are followed at each step of the production phase.
3. Provide final approval on labeling tracker for interdepartmental communication between purchasing, quality and marketing.
4. Create comprehensive documentation for quality issues and report quality problems/findings to Quality Assurance & Regulatory Manager. Assist in product containment and root cause investigation, initiate proper follow-up to ensure corrective actions have taken place and enter notes into ERP system.
5. Report quality problems to the Quality Assurance Manager,
6. Inspect all chemical and non-chemical items received at the warehouse based on FDA/EPA regulations.
7. Audit shipping chemical books with the COA provided.
8. Investigate returned goods by appropriate RGA process, initiate proper communication and follow up with sales, manufacturing, and the lab. Draft instructions to rework or repack as needed.
9. Record inspection results and complete appropriate documentation for nonconforming products and materials in both written and digital formats.
10. Provide quality system recommendations to the Quality team and initiate proper follow up.
11. Aid in GMP compliance to quality control requirements including document control.
12. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) library, review all incoming SDS for changes and update right-to-know books and lab labels as needed.
13. Promote an incident free workplace by complying with safety policies and procedures and participating in company safety trainings.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate:

• Has an excellent customer service mindset, skills, and experience
• Is highly organized, detailed, and analytical, while having a big picture mindset to prioritize work accordingly; supporting and adhering to safety and quality mandates

• Is an excellent communicator, both written and verbally, ensuring all material specifications and paperwork details are understood and communicated appropriately
• Possesses a great work ethic and is self-driven
• Has a willingness to continually learn, specifically MicroCare products, to resolve complex customer inquiries
• Uses strong problem-solving skills and collaborates well in a team environment

• Has a positive attitude, a strong sense of ownership in one’s work, and a high level of integrity

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (plus) year of experience in a quality role or in a blend and package manufacturing environment
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office programs
• Demonstrated accuracy and quality in the quantity of work produced
• Must possess excellent communication skills and work well in a group team environment
• Ability to read and write the English language

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual (Spanish)

• 3-5 years of experience working in a quality/manufacturing environment
• Previous experience with GMP/Quality systems
• Previous experience with an ERP/Chempax
• Previous experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
• Technical background in Engineering and/or science
• Familiar with Quality Auditing
• Excellent project management skills

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Lifting required of up to 50lbs unassisted and over 50lbs with lifting aides
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time including maneuvering up and down ladders and stairs. Frequently sits, climbs, pushes, pulls, and carries items
• Work environment subject to seasonal temperature variations