Quality Control Associate I

About Us

Founded in 1908, Merz is a successful, family-owned specialty healthcare company with a rich history.

As a leading global aesthetics business, our award-winning portfolio of injectables, devices, and skincare products empowers healthcare professionals to enhance confidence through aesthetic medicine.

Our purpose is to fuel confidence by helping people look better, feel better, and live better.

We believe you do not have to choose between living life and making a living.

Live your best life with Merz Aesthetics.

 

A Brief Overview

This role is responsible for executing daily activities in the QC Laboratory including support testing on the production of Merz North America product.

Oversee and/or assist with tasks related to the activities associated with operation of Merz Quality System and as directed by Quality Management.

Support all activities related to analytical assessment of Merz NA products and the manufacturing environment.

Advise Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and MS&T departments on matters related to analytical testing and support.

Provide direct support to Quality Assurance personnel regarding operation of the department and Quality System.

 

What You Will Do


* Quality Testing: Execute product testing in accordance with established test methods and procedures.

Support laboratory investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions, reduce finished product average cycle time, and reduce laboratory related errors through method improvements and effective training.

Evaluate and implement new analytical technologies per Quality System Standards, Quality System Regulations, and other company procedures around which the Quality System is developed.

Initiate and/or support the development of protocols and final reports for sterilization, evaluation of new materials or other quality control projects.

Demonstrate proficiency in assigned analytical test methods.


* Support Manufacturing: Support manufacturing needs by ensuring testing and inspection for raw materials, finished goods, validation, in-process material and final products is completed accurately, timely and documented correctly.


* Quality System Support: Support other Quality System functions as assigned by Quality Management that are related to documentation review, equipment calibration, nonconformance review, Out of Specification (OOS), Corrective and Preventative Actions, product complaint investigations (if applicable), audits, and other tasks as directed.

Participate in/support new-hire training and orientation, and on-going training and development of Quality Control Team.


* Quality Testing: Evaluate and implement new analytical technologies per Quality System Standards, Quality System Regulations, and other company procedures around which the Quality System is developed.


* Support NCR and CAPA activities: Support investigations associated with product deviations, product non-conformances, CAPAs, scrap and rework, etec
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