Quality Technician

Quality Technician

Pay: $25.00 – $27.19/hr, paid weekly
Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Potential future schedule: Tuesday – Friday based on production needs.
Possible 2nd shift: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Mon–Thu) with $2/hr shift differential
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Location: Port Allen, LA 70767
Duration: 6-month contract

This role is essentially a quality inspector on a pharmaceutical manufacturing floor who checks materials, monitors production, verifies labeling, and ensures compliance with FDA and cGMP regulations.

The Quality Technician ensures manufacturing, packaging, and handling of pharmaceutical and medical device products meet current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and regulatory standards. This role performs inspections, monitors production quality, and verifies materials to ensure products meet safety and quality requirements.

• Perform line clearances, in-process inspections, and incoming material inspections.
• Monitor manufacturing and warehouse activities for compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Label materials and verify accuracy of all product labels after printing.
• Monitor production processes and support statistical process control (SPC/SQC) activities.
• Control and document non-conforming materials, components, or equipment.
• Assist with quality procedures, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Support production schedules and participate in quality-related improvement projects.

• Knowledge of cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and EPA regulations in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments.
• Basic understanding of laboratory analyzers and inspection equipment.

• Associate’s degree in a technical or scientific field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field preferred.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing or laboratory environment preferred.
• Quality certification (ASQ CQE, CQA, or similar) preferred.

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.