About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Quality role supports quality assurance and quality control activities for an insourced laboratory team as part of an End-to-End (E2E) Laboratory Modernization Program at a client site. You will work within an ISO 17025 accredited analytical production laboratory and perform tasks under direct supervision while developing technical proficiency.

• Coordinate and manage CAPA and non-conformance activities related to laboratory deviations, audit findings, and customer observations.
• Lead or support root-cause investigations using established quality methodologies.
• Maintain controlled documents (SOPs, work instructions, forms) and manage revision, approval, archival, and retention workflows.
• Coordinate calibration, maintenance, and equipment qualification; keep calibration and metrology records to ensure measurement traceability.
• Perform scanning, indexing, electronic filing, and records retrieval for laboratory documents and quality records.
• Coordinate and track training, onboarding, qualification, and competency assessments for laboratory personnel.
• Track CAPA progress, calibration schedules, and training compliance to ensure timely completion and effectiveness.
• Review documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable quality requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, inspection readiness, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions with laboratory staff, quality representatives, and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to streamline quality systems across CAPA, document control, metrology, records management, and training.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

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Key Qualifications

• Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related scientific discipline with 0–2 years relevant experience; OR
  • Associate degree plus 2+ years relevant quality or laboratory experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively under close-to-direct supervision in a regulated laboratory environment.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to data integrity.
  • Effective written and verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Familiarity with CAPA principles, deviation management, and root cause analysis.
  • Basic understanding of document control, records management, and metrology/calibration programs.
  • Willingness to follow detailed procedures and complete routine tasks reliably.

• Preferred:

  • Experience managing CAPA systems, non-conformance investigations, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience with electronic document/records systems, LIMS, or learning management systems.
  • Experience coordinating calibration and equipment maintenance; familiarity with metrology or asset-management software.
  • Experience in ISO 17025, GLP, GMP, or FDA-regulated environments.

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Work in laboratory or controlled environments that require personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses).
• May require extended periods in stationary positions and frequent movement between labs, corridors, and rooms.
• Frequent bending, squatting, stretching, reaching; occasional lifting/moving up to 25 lbs (potentially up to 50 lbs).
• Specific vision abilities required (close-range detail, color vision, depth perception).
• May handle hazardous waste per local, state and federal regulations; potential exposure to lab hazards (extreme temperature, biological materials, hazardous chemicals).
• May be required to complete medical clearance, respiratory protection training, and fit testing.

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Compensation & Location

• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: Richmond, VA (client site)
• Annual base pay range: $55,000 – $75,000 (final offer based on experience, location, and internal equity).

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Why This Role — Good Fit For You

• Entry-level opportunity to build foundational quality assurance/control skills in an ISO 17025 accredited lab.
• Hands-on exposure to CAPA management, document control, calibration/metrology, records management, and training coordination.
• Work with cross-functional teams in a regulated environment — strong pathway for career growth into Quality Specialist or QA Scientist roles.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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