Job Description

Job Summary As a Quality Control Lead Technician, you will be responsible for testing of raw materials and finished products in our Quality Control laboratory.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Conducts routine and non-routine chemistry and microbiological analysis of raw materials, in-process formulations, and final products to established specifications.
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  Utilized and operates laboratory equipment and instruments according to laboratory work instruction or laboratory procedures such as pH, conductivity, UV, KF, FTIR and titrations.
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  Ability to understand and follow Quality Control test methods or compendia methods (USP, EP, BP, JP or ACS) and EXCIPACT standard.
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  Calculates and generates data for compliance to specifications and reports results.
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  Performs technical review of lab data forms such as water, environmental monitoring and direct measure analysis.
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  Calibrates and maintains lab equipment.
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  Enters final results and raw data for tested materials or products in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) as needed.
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  May perform investigative analysis to support investigations, complaints or instrument troubleshooting.
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  Performs Environmental Monitoring duties, which requires gowning into cleanroom and collection of air and surface samples while in the cleanrooms.
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  Reviews for discrepancies in data, manufacture COA, COC, and performs data verification in accordance with company procedures.
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  Applies appropriate disposition labels to materials (accepted, rejected, etc.)
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  Handles hazardous materials using all appropriate or mandatory safety PPE and safety equipment.
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  Completes documentation in a legible manner and reviews for accuracy

QUALIFICATIONS

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  Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline with knowledge and experience in one of the following areas: Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology
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  1-3 years of laboratory experience in related field
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  Wet chemistry experience preferred (ex. Acid/Base Titrations, water content)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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  Applied working knowledge of various laboratory instrumentation
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  Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment with people at all levels in the organization
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  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel and Access
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  Strong problem solving and analytical skills
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  Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT

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  Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.
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  At times, may be exposed to a variety of different chemicals including flammables, corrosives, oxidizers, and others.
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  Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.
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  A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.
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  Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
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