These positions are vital to any company manufacturing a product that is going to be administered to humans or animals, or for any products that are supplied to those companies. It is important to ensure that the raw resources going into the manufacturing process are as high quality as the product that comes out at the end of the process. Companies offering this type of position would include SAFC Biosciences (Lenexa), Ventria (Junction City) and Bayer.

Quality Control Analyst

A quality control analyst is responsible for conducting routine and nonroutine analysis of raw materials. He or she compiles data for documentation of test procedures and reports abnormalities. A quality control analyst also reviews data obtained for compliance with specifications and reports abnormalities. He or she revises and updates standard operating procedures and may perform special projects on analytical and instrument problem solving. An entry-level quality control analyst’s position requires a bachelor of science degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent and a minimum of zero to two years experience in quality control systems.

Quality Control Engineer

A quality control engineer is responsible for developing, applying, revising and maintaining quality standards for processing materials into partially finished or finished products. He or she designs and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and prepares documentation for inspection testing procedures. Depending on the job level, a quality control engineer is responsible for ensuring conformance to in-house specifications and good manufacturing practices and may conduct training programs. He or she may also be responsible for and supervise the development and efforts of a quality control engineering group. The entry-level job requires a bachelor of science degree or equivalent and a minimum of zero to two years experience in quality control systems.

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

An environmental health and safety specialist is responsible for developing,
implementing and monitoring industrial safety programs within the company.
He or she inspects plant areas to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. He or she evaluates new equipment and
raw materials for safety, and monitors employee exposure to chemicals and other
toxic substances. A safety specialist, depending on the job level, may also conduct
training programs in hazardous waste collection, disposal and radiation safety
regulations. An entry-level safety specialist job requires a bachelor of science
degree or equivalent and a minimum of zero to two years related experience.

Quality Assurance Auditor

A quality assurance auditor is responsible for performing audits of production and
quality control. He or she ensures compliance to in-house specifications, standards
and good manufacturing practices. The job requires a bachelor of science degree in
a scientific discipline or equivalent and a minimum of zero to two years experience
in biological or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Validation Engineer

A validation engineer is responsible for the calibration and validation of equipment and systems and for assisting in the selection, specification and negotiation of competitive pricing of equipment. He or she maintains all of the documentation pertaining to qualification and validation and serves as an information resource for validation technicians, contractors, and vendors. At the entry-level, the job requires a bachelor of science degree or equivalent, with zero to two years related experience.

Validation Technician

An entry-level validation technician would be responsible for developing, preparing the installation of, and revising test validation procedures/protocols to ensure that a product is manufactured in accordance with appropriate regulatory agency validation requirements, internal company standards, and current industry practices. A validation technician compiles and analyzes validation data, prepares reports and makes recommendations for changes and/or improvements. He or she may also investigate and troubleshoot problems and determine solutions. He or she maintains appropriate validation documentation and files. An entry-level validation technician requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of zero to two years related experience.