Quality Control Technician Jobs in Mississippi
Quality Control Technician jobs in Mississippi concentrate in automotive manufacturing, food processing, aerospace components, and chemical production, with demand at every level from entry-level inspection roles to senior process auditors. Jackson, Tupelo, and Hattiesburg are the most active hiring metros, anchored by employers such as Nissan's Canton assembly plant, Raytheon Technologies, and Sanderson Farms. The strongest demand in the state is for technicians with expertise in statistical process control, ISO standards compliance, and Good Manufacturing Practices. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
The Quality Coordinator has oversight over all quality and infection control related activities within the organization. Directs the efforts of all the performance improvement initiatives to ensure overall compliance with all regulatory standards including national, state, CMS, DNV and other agencies. Will work with clinicians and administrators to improve overall patient safety and systems-level outcomes.
Essential Functions
Quality
- Responsible for maintaining the facilities system-wide Quality program; to include data collection, aggregating and analyzing data, maintaining policies and procedures and reporting to administrators, Medical Staff and the Board.
- Works closely with Clinical and Non-Clinical teams for improvement on key performance indicators, designs processes for new initiatives, services and other targets identified by Monroe Regional Hospital leadership.
- Serves as an internal consultant to administration, staff, and physicians in the areas of regulatory, process improvement, performance monitoring, and statistical analysis.
- Focuses on better healthcare value and quality, including the improvement of clinical outcomes, patient experience, patient safety, costs, revenue, productivity, efficiency, employee and physician satisfaction, and process reliability.
- Coordinate and manage Core Measures reporting and other functions.
- Collects and reports HCAHPS data for the facility.
- Organize all Quality Management meetings, maintain minutes and make recommendations to the committee based on best practice and current regulatory standards.
- Conduct internal audits and risk analysis as determined by the Quality Management Committee.
- Analyzes all assigned areas for opportunities of improvement and makes applicable recommendations for process, system, procedure, and operational changes to improve healthcare value and quality ie: Core Measures, Hospital Acquired Conditions, etc.
- Assists in the establishment of operational performance measurements and the monitoring of trends in key performance indicators to evaluate effectiveness, reliability, efficiency, etc. using available information systems data. Where other data is necessary but not readily available, will design and implement appropriate data collection. Uses data from appropriate external sources, including comparative databases.
- Manages project flow and alignment to assure milestones and key performance indicators are met within defined parameters. Documents the results of projects, and submits other documentation as requested.
- Participates in the QDC committee and works with department leaders to resolve investigations within the incident reporting system.
- Evaluate and document the effectiveness of the quality management system and IC activities.
- Ensure organizational adherence to all CMS, NIAHO (DNV) and ISO 9001 standards and regulatory requirements.
Infection Control and Prevention
- Responsible for coordinating the infection control program which includes surveillance; analysis of data; developing reports, policies and procedures.
- Use epidemiological principles and statistical methods to design, implement and evaluate infection prevention and control strategies.
- Provides consultation and education to staff, physicians and community leaders in respect to Infection Prevention & Control.
- Coordinate with Quality Committee in Infection Prevention and Control Plan, and Risk Assessment annually.
- Conduct risk assessments at least annually and as needed with consideration of served populations, regional vulnerabilities, relevant statistical data, and new and emerging infectious diseases.
- Notify the County and/or State Health Department of any reportable diseases, adhering to all internal county and state procedures.
- Develop and implement continuously improved patient care procedures and control mechanisms relating to quality, compliance and infectious diseases.
- Participate in infection prevent and control education of all employees during orientation and annually thereafter, including classes in infection prevention and control practices and employee health.
- Ensure the infection prevention and control procedures meet CMS, DNV, county and state, APIC and CDC regulations, standards or guidelines.
- Organize Infection Prevention and Control Committee meetings and maintain all meeting minutes.
Other functions/duties:
- Along with the DON, implement plans of correction when needed.
- Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.
- Maintain required competencies for self and all employees within the department.
- Pursue professional growth and participates in a professional organization.
Non-Essential Functions:
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Professional Requirements
- Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
- Complete annual education requirements.
- Always maintain employee and patient confidentiality.
- Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
- Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
- Always represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
- Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
- Maintains confidentiality and always protects sensitive data.
- Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
- Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a hospital facility required, Quality/IC leadership experience preferred but not mandatory.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Certification in Infection Prevention/APIC is highly desired, within 1 year of employment.
- Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days of hire
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of CMS and DNV standards and regulations.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures, OSHA, CDC and APIC guidelines.
- Knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infectious disease.
- Knowledge of the County Health Department procedures and practices.
- Thorough knowledge of all infectious disease, disease warning signs and response procedures.
- Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
- Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
- Ability to develop policies and procedures.
- Ability to teach and evaluate clinical performance.
- Knowledge of system process analysis, quality/process improvement techniques, design, and integration, at a level of complexity associated with integrating processes across multiple departments of an organization.
- Possess a level of analytical ability to problem-solve, evaluate, plan, and direct process improvement projects and benchmarking activities for all clinical and non-clinical departments.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
- Working irregular hours
- Work in varying degrees of temperature (heated or air conditioned).
- Work under extreme pressures.
- Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
- Ability to frequently handle hazardous/infectious waste.
- Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
The employee is expected to adhere to all agency policies and to act as a role model in adherence to agency policies.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
Pay: From $30.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your license number?
- Have you worked at a hospital before?
- How many years' experience do you have?
Experience:
- Infection control, Quality, and Employee Health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Summary
The Quality Coordinator has oversight over all quality and infection control related activities within the organization. Directs the efforts of all the performance improvement initiatives to ensure overall compliance with all regulatory standards including national, state, CMS, DNV and other agencies. Will work with clinicians and administrators to improve overall patient safety and systems-level outcomes.
Essential Functions
Quality
- Responsible for maintaining the facilities system-wide Quality program; to include data collection, aggregating and analyzing data, maintaining policies and procedures and reporting to administrators, Medical Staff and the Board.
- Works closely with Clinical and Non-Clinical teams for improvement on key performance indicators, designs processes for new initiatives, services and other targets identified by Monroe Regional Hospital leadership.
- Serves as an internal consultant to administration, staff, and physicians in the areas of regulatory, process improvement, performance monitoring, and statistical analysis.
- Focuses on better healthcare value and quality, including the improvement of clinical outcomes, patient experience, patient safety, costs, revenue, productivity, efficiency, employee and physician satisfaction, and process reliability.
- Coordinate and manage Core Measures reporting and other functions.
- Collects and reports HCAHPS data for the facility.
- Organize all Quality Management meetings, maintain minutes and make recommendations to the committee based on best practice and current regulatory standards.
- Conduct internal audits and risk analysis as determined by the Quality Management Committee.
- Analyzes all assigned areas for opportunities of improvement and makes applicable recommendations for process, system, procedure, and operational changes to improve healthcare value and quality ie: Core Measures, Hospital Acquired Conditions, etc.
- Assists in the establishment of operational performance measurements and the monitoring of trends in key performance indicators to evaluate effectiveness, reliability, efficiency, etc. using available information systems data. Where other data is necessary but not readily available, will design and implement appropriate data collection. Uses data from appropriate external sources, including comparative databases.
- Manages project flow and alignment to assure milestones and key performance indicators are met within defined parameters. Documents the results of projects, and submits other documentation as requested.
- Participates in the QDC committee and works with department leaders to resolve investigations within the incident reporting system.
- Evaluate and document the effectiveness of the quality management system and IC activities.
- Ensure organizational adherence to all CMS, NIAHO (DNV) and ISO 9001 standards and regulatory requirements.
Infection Control and Prevention
- Responsible for coordinating the infection control program which includes surveillance; analysis of data; developing reports, policies and procedures.
- Use epidemiological principles and statistical methods to design, implement and evaluate infection prevention and control strategies.
- Provides consultation and education to staff, physicians and community leaders in respect to Infection Prevention & Control.
- Coordinate with Quality Committee in Infection Prevention and Control Plan, and Risk Assessment annually.
- Conduct risk assessments at least annually and as needed with consideration of served populations, regional vulnerabilities, relevant statistical data, and new and emerging infectious diseases.
- Notify the County and/or State Health Department of any reportable diseases, adhering to all internal county and state procedures.
- Develop and implement continuously improved patient care procedures and control mechanisms relating to quality, compliance and infectious diseases.
- Participate in infection prevent and control education of all employees during orientation and annually thereafter, including classes in infection prevention and control practices and employee health.
- Ensure the infection prevention and control procedures meet CMS, DNV, county and state, APIC and CDC regulations, standards or guidelines.
- Organize Infection Prevention and Control Committee meetings and maintain all meeting minutes.
Other functions/duties:
- Along with the DON, implement plans of correction when needed.
- Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.
- Maintain required competencies for self and all employees within the department.
- Pursue professional growth and participates in a professional organization.
Non-Essential Functions:
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Professional Requirements
- Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
- Complete annual education requirements.
- Always maintain employee and patient confidentiality.
- Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
- Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
- Always represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
- Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
- Maintains confidentiality and always protects sensitive data.
- Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
- Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a hospital facility required, Quality/IC leadership experience preferred but not mandatory.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Certification in Infection Prevention/APIC is highly desired, within 1 year of employment.
- Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days of hire
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of CMS and DNV standards and regulations.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures, OSHA, CDC and APIC guidelines.
- Knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and infectious disease.
- Knowledge of the County Health Department procedures and practices.
- Thorough knowledge of all infectious disease, disease warning signs and response procedures.
- Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
- Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
- Ability to develop policies and procedures.
- Ability to teach and evaluate clinical performance.
- Knowledge of system process analysis, quality/process improvement techniques, design, and integration, at a level of complexity associated with integrating processes across multiple departments of an organization.
- Possess a level of analytical ability to problem-solve, evaluate, plan, and direct process improvement projects and benchmarking activities for all clinical and non-clinical departments.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
- Working irregular hours
- Work in varying degrees of temperature (heated or air conditioned).
- Work under extreme pressures.
- Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
- Ability to frequently handle hazardous/infectious waste.
- Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.
The employee is expected to adhere to all agency policies and to act as a role model in adherence to agency policies.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
Pay: From $30.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your license number?
- Have you worked at a hospital before?
- How many years' experience do you have?
Experience:
- Infection control, Quality, and Employee Health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Mississippi Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality control technician jobs across Mississippi.
- High school diploma or associate degree in a technical or science-related field
- Experience using measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and audit documentation
- Knowledge of statistical process control methods and control chart interpretation
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
- Strong written communication skills for completing inspection reports and nonconformance records
Quality Control Technician Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality control technician in Mississippi?
Most quality control technician roles in Mississippi require at least a high school diploma, though an associate degree in industrial technology, manufacturing, or a related field strengthens your candidacy considerably. Mississippi does not have a state-issued license specific to this role, so employers rely heavily on credentials such as the American Society for Quality's Certified Quality Technician designation. Technical programs at community colleges like Hinds Community College and East Mississippi Community College provide direct pathways into manufacturing and food processing QC roles.
Which companies hire quality control technicians in Mississippi?
Companies currently hiring quality control technicians in Mississippi include Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services, Trustmark, and sqwincher, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Mississippi's automotive, aerospace, food processing, and chemical manufacturing sectors consistently generate the steadiest volume of quality control technician openings across the state.
Which Mississippi cities have the most quality control technician jobs?
Canton, Marks, and Pearl have the most quality control technician openings in Mississippi. Jackson leads as the state's largest metro with a broad manufacturing and distribution base, Tupelo's furniture and automotive supplier industry drives demand in the northeast, and Hattiesburg's food processing and healthcare manufacturing operations generate consistent openings in the Pine Belt region.
Are there remote quality control technician jobs in Mississippi?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality control technician work is inherently hands-on, requiring physical inspection of materials, components, and production lines, which limits remote options significantly. About 0% of quality control technician openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to focus on documentation review, supplier auditing coordination, or quality systems administration rather than floor-level inspection duties.
How can I get hired as a quality control technician in Mississippi with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a production associate or line inspector role at a Mississippi manufacturing facility, which provides direct exposure to quality processes without requiring prior QC experience. Nissan's Canton plant, Sanderson Farms processing facilities, and aerospace suppliers along the Gulf Coast region regularly hire entry-level technicians and offer on-the-job training. Completing an industrial technology program at a Mississippi community college or earning an ASQ quality certification, even at the entry level, gives candidates a measurable edge when applying to these roles.
Where can I find and apply to quality control technician jobs in Mississippi?
You can find and apply to quality control technician jobs in Mississippi on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Migrate Mate surfaces active Mississippi listings in automotive, food processing, aerospace, and other manufacturing sectors. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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