The Junior Instrumentation QA/QC Inspector supports the inspection, verification, and documentation of laboratory instrumentation and control systems to ensure compliance with regulatory standards (GMP/GLP) and internal quality procedures. The role involves assisting in routine inspections, test documentation reviews, and helping maintain traceability and calibration integrity for all lab equipment and control instrumentation.
Instrumentation QA/QC Support
Assist in inspecting lab instrumentation installations for compliance with engineering drawings, hook-up details, and vendor specifications.
Support quality inspections during instrument receipt, installation, calibration, and loop checking.
Regulatory Standards Awareness
Gain familiarity with GMP, GLP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and ISO 17025 requirements as they relate to instrumentation in laboratory environments.
Assist in tracking compliance deviations and learn proper escalation protocols.
Documentation and Traceability
Help review and maintain documentation such as calibration records, inspection checklists, IQ/OQ protocols, and material certificates.
Support generation and filing of QA reports and redline markups as part of change control processes.
Instrument Verification & Calibration Support
Participate in witnessing/verifying field calibration of critical instruments (temperature, pressure, pH, conductivity, etc.).
Log calibration data and help validate certificates against specification sheets and standards.
Test Pack and Turnover Document Assembly
Assist in assembling final QA/QC documentation packages for system handovers and commissioning activities.
Help maintain document revision history and support digital document control systems.
Site Walk-downs and QA Observations
Join senior inspectors for field walk-downs to verify installations meet lab safety and compliance requirements.
Learn how to identify common quality non-conformances related to sensor wiring, grounding, and control loops.
Team Communication and Reporting
Collaborate with engineering, installation, and validation teams to follow up on QA issues or punch-list items.
Participate in QA meetings and contribute to quality improvement discussions.
Education:
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience:
0–2 years in instrumentation QA/QC or related inspection roles in laboratory, cleanroom, or regulated environments (internships and training programs applicable).
Skills:
Basic understanding of lab instrumentation and process control systems.
Strong documentation and attention to detail.
Willingness to learn GMP/GLP compliance and quality systems.