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The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

The Quality Control Associate – Reagent Manufacturing will be an integral part of a team that performs raw material and finished goods testing. The individual will be responsible for review, generation and sign-off of quality documentation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for interfacing with highly complex systems and controls in an ISO 13485 and cGMP manufacturing environment. The individual will maintain areas in high state of inspection preparedness by maintaining equipment, records and laboratory environment in order to comply with regulatory requirements utilizing current regulations and Operating Procedures (OP). Additionally, maintains production documents and investigates laboratory exception events and works independently with general guidance from senior team members.

The opportunity:

• Performing inspection and testing of raw materials, in-process materials and finished goods in a compliant manner - Conduct data analysis of raw material, in-process and finished goods test results.

• Documenting test results, complete batch records, document observations and generate reports for qualification testing.

• Responsible for generating compliant Quality Control (QC) documentation as part of the Device History Record required for releasing items into inventory from the raw material to the in-process finished goods - Maintain records and QC lab environment to comply with OP and regulatory requirements.

• Supporting 6S effort and continuous improvement to streamline overall operations and improve efficiency.

• Foster and follow an established safety culture, environmental guidelines and procedures for all work performed.

• Ensures equipment is in compliance with calibration standards.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Who You Are:

• You hold a High School Diploma.

• You have 7 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred:

• Associate’s Degree in related field with 3 years related experience or less than 1 year (entry level) with a Bachelor's Degree in related field.

• Experience working in GLP, cGMP or ISO regulated environment.

• Experience with 6S and Lean techniques.

• Experience with handling corrosive and biohazardous reagents - Work is performed in a laboratory environment.

• Lifting up to 25lbs may be required.

• Environment may require gowning, hair net, safety glasses, gloves and foot coverings. May work with hazardous materials and chemicals.

• Schedule could include overtime and shift work in the future as business needs require.

Behaviors, competencies, and qualities of the ideal Quality Control Associate

• Excellent oral and written communication skills demonstrated by communicating with other functions and management regarding resolving testing, investigations and theory.

• Strong data-analysis skills, with clear demonstrated understanding of analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills. Proven math skills.

• Hands on experience in a laboratory.

• Accurate and precise manual pipetting and measuring techniques.

• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Ability to utilize electronic office suite of computer programs.

• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under aggressive timelines.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson, AZ is 46,800 - 87,000 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

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Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

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.

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