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Quality Control Associate I
Quality Control Associate IZoetis • USA, Iowa, Charles City
Quality Control Associate I

Quality Control Associate I

Zoetis • USA, Iowa, Charles City
20 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Summary :

The Quality Control Associate I support the Quality Control (QC) department by specializing in material and vendor management, with oversight of the department's budget. This role is responsible for maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies, chemicals, and reagents; coordinating with vendors to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials while notifying QC personnel of any delays or discontinuations; and monitoring department spending. The position also manages preventive maintenance and calibration schedules for QC equipment, schedules, and documents servicing activities, prepares and tests reports for regulatory bodies, and ships test samples or reagents to necessary vendors with proper documentation. Additionally, the Quality Control Associate I serve as back-up for the QC sample room and provides support for other QC administrative functions, including documentation, filing, and record management.

Position Responsibilities

  • Material & Vendor Management :

Review and maintain inventory of laboratory supplies, chemicals, and reagents to support laboratory operations.

  • Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials, and promptly notify QC personnel of any delays or discontinuation of materials from vendors.
  • Monitor and track department budget related to materials and supplies to ensure spend is staying within allotted budget.
  • Equipment Maintenance :
  • Maintain preventive maintenance (PM) and calibration schedules for QC equipment (e.g., pipettes, thermometers, and other departmental instruments).

  • Schedule and document equipment servicing and calibration activities.
  • Regulatory Reporting & Testing :
  • Prepare test reports for submission to regulatory bodies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with required standards.

  • Coordinate and track the shipment of test samples or reagents to vendors or external laboratories, ensuring clear communication, proper documentation, and strict chain of custody throughout the process.
  • Quality Control Administrative Support :
  • Serve as back-up for the QC sample room, assisting with sample receipt, storage, and tracking.

  • Provide support for other QC administrative functions as needed, including documentation, filing, and record management.
  • Education and Experience

  • High school education or GED required.
  • BA / BS education in the Sciences or Business disciplines preferred or at least 6 years' experience in related field.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Experience with 9CFR & EU regulatory requirements.
  • Experience maintaining departmental budgets and tracking inventory using relevant management systems.
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment and / or QC Coordinator I level is beneficial.
  • Good mathematical, science, and computer skills.
  • Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills required.
  • Strong communication skills required.
  • Strong attention to detail, ability to work well independently and as a part of a team, and ability to work effectively with people at all levels within the organization.
  • Physical Position Requirements

  • Must be able to walk, sit, or stand for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend / stoop, kneel, push / pull, and handle / grip frequently.
  • Must be able to work scheduled 40 hours with the ability to work overtime as needed.
  • Frequent lifting and carrying of 5 to 25 lbs. Occasional lifting of heavier items up to 40lbs.
  • Regular reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
  • Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers.
  • Ability to work for short periods in coolers and freezers as required for sample handling and inventory management.
  • Full time

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    Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

    Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved / engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

    Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following : (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com / careers site, or (2) via email to / from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and / or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

    About Zoetis

    At Zoetis , our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

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