The Jackson Laboratory

Operational Quality Control Specialist I

Bar Harbor, Maine

Sponsorship not specified$22k-$32kDetected 21 days ago

Data AnalysisProcess ImprovementResearchCommunicationCollaborationCritical ThinkingMicrosoft Office

About the role

This role is responsible for executing quality control, equipment calibration, and process improvement activities to ensure compliance with operational and regulatory standards. It involves inspecting materials, validating equipment performance, and supporting commissioning and R&D initiatives. The position supports daily laboratory operations, maintains
accurate documentation, and works with cross‑functional teams to help drive continuous improvement. Strong technical expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a regulated environment are essential.

Advanced measurement tools and testing equipment are used to support data-driven quality assessments.
Coordinate external equipment calibrations and maintain accurate documentation for compliance and audit readiness.
Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization in accordance with biosecurity and safety standards.
Participate in interdepartmental meetings and contributes to SOP and controlled document review and editing.
Proficient in a wide range of digital tools and technological platforms, leveraging them to support data analysis, reporting, process improvement, and overall operational efficiency.
Effective communication across multidisciplinary teams and management levels is essential to support operational alignment.
Execute tasks with autonomy and sound judgment and make operational decisions, along with cross-functional collaboration and customer-facing communication to support service excellence.
Perform hands-on tasks in biosecurity barrier environments while adhering to PPE protocols, and test instruments and material samples are safely transported between warehouse and laboratory settings.
Manage and execute calibration activities for laboratory and facility equipment to ensure compliance with operational and regulatory standards.
Perform scheduled calibrations on a variety of equipment, including balance air racks, air showers, incubators, ISO vaporizers, clean benches, ventilated change stations, euthanasia systems, cage wash systems, and benchtop autoclaves.

The ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment while managing multiple concurrent projects and meeting deadlines is essential.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are required, along with sound judgment in decision-making and root cause analysis.
Must be an effective communicator capable of conveying complex technical information clearly across multidisciplinary teams and organizational levels.
High attention to detail, organizational discipline, and the ability to maintain accurate records in compliance with regulatory and internal standards are required.
Up to 5% domestic travel may be required based on operational needs.

This role is responsible for executing quality control, equipment calibration, and process improvement activities to ensure compliance with operational and regulatory standards.
It involves inspecting materials, validating equipment performance, and supporting commissioning and R&D initiatives.
Strong technical expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a regulated environment are essential.
The hourly range is $22.04 - $31.96.
Rate will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
The preferred shift is 7:00am-3:30pm with some flexibility.

Utilize 3D printing to rapidly prototype solutions supporting Kaizen-driven process enhancements.

Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
Ensure compliance with JAX health and safety protocols and training requirements.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease.

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

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