IQC Technician II

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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.

At Roche Tissue Diagnostics, we have revolutionized cancer diagnostics worldwide through state-of-the-art  testing automation. We provide more than 250 cancer tests and associated instruments, making us the leading global supplier of cancer diagnostic systems to the pathology market.

Through excellence and innovation in science and engineering, our people are leading the discovery, development and delivery of diagnostic systems and tissue-based cancer tests that are guiding the future of healthcare. This culture of constant innovation at Roche Tissue Diagnostics fuels our vision: to empower our customers by providing the highest quality, most innovative cancer diagnostic solutions. We are passionate in our pursuit of diagnostic solutions that improve the practice of medicine because when we empower pathology professionals, we brighten the outlook for patients.

The Opportunity

• Inspects incoming materials using precision measuring instruments and electronic testing equipment to determine conformance to written specifications. Reviews material specifications, receiving inspection instructions, supplier quality history records.

• Inspects and measures material for conformance to specifications in Lab and Supplier facilities as scheduled by the Group/Team Leader or when requested. When non-conforming material is discovered will be responsible for informing the Supplier Quality Engineer and initiates Non-Conforming Reports (NCRs) and follows up as appropriate. When non-conforming material is discovered will be responsible for informing the Supplier Quality Controls the release of in-coming materials and non-conforming materials discovered after release.

• Assure compliance with quality system requirements as it applies to the outputs of this defined job specifications. Monitors work to ensure quality, and continuously promote Quality First Time. Acquire and provide training as needed.

• Maintain metrics and communicates issues or potential problems to appropriate personnel. Records inspection results on inspection records. CMM programming.

• Works in accordance with applicable FDA, IVDD and ISO regulations and standards.

• Participates with IQC team on daily MDI and 5S activities. Participate in continuous improvement programs and kaizens. Participates in design reviews as required.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Who You Are

• You hold an Associate's Degree in in a technical field.

• You hold an American Society for Quality (ASQ) or equivalent Certified Technician.

• You have minimum 3 years of experience in precision mechanical and/or electrical components inspection. Familiarity with Quality System including ISO.

• Experienced with standard measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gage blocks, optical comparator, and Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). Independently interpret and follow engineering specifications drawing experience.

• Experienced interfacing with Business Enterprise System such as Oracle.

• Experience with CMM programming.

Behaviors, competencies, and qualities of the ideal IQC Technician II

• Demonstrates attention to detail.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret drawings and schematics, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Able to communicate results of inspections to peers and supervisors verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference with the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Ability to interpret and work in accordance to Ventana quality system QPs and manufacturing OPs pertaining to this position.

• Computer Skills: