Quality Technician

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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The Target Pay Range for this position is $26.00 Hourly. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Job Purpose/Overview

The Quality Technician supports quality department activities at the Rockville, Md. manufacturing site to ensure compliance with internal procedures and requirements. This role is responsible for performing inspections, supporting labeling operations, maintaining quality records, and assisting with routine Quality processes as assigned. The Quality Technician works closely with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of quality and compliance within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform production and status labeling activities, including monitoring label and component inventory and maintaining label printers.
• Handle incoming delivery-related communications and coordinate receipt activities with the warehouse.
• Perform incoming inspections of raw materials, apply appropriate status labels, complete inspection documentation, and ensure proper transfer of materials to warehouse storage.
• Maintain records, including cleaning logs, preventive maintenance schedules, calibration records, and environmental monitoring documentation as required by the Quality Management System.
• Conduct in-process and finished goods inspections to ensure compliance with established specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, and cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to established quality procedures and operational requirements.
• Support training activities and inventory transactions, including receiving, transfers, quarantine, release, and material disposal processes.
• Provide administrative support to maintain organized, accurate, and accessible quality documentation and records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in a scientific or technical field preferred.
• Previous experience in quality assurance, manufacturing, or warehouse operations within a regulated environment strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), document control, and quality system processes are an asset.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (e.g., MS Office, ERP systems, document management systems).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing 20–50 lbs.
• Flexibility to support various QA tasks and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Previous experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Work performed primarily in a warehouse/manufacturing environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and moving equipment.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting for extended periods.
• Must wear appropriate PPE (lab coat, hair cover, etc.) while performing job duties.
• Work may involve managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced production environment to support operational timelines.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Benefits

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

Benefits eligiblity is based on employment status.

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life

• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Life Assistance Program

• Pet Care Discounts

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.