Summary:
The Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician will work in a laboratory setting to ensure that incoming materials, in-process and finished products conform to specifications, quality and safety standards, and regulatory requirements. The Quality Assurance Lab Technician will report to the Director of Quality.
Responsibilities:
- Liaise between production and quality teams; providing technical support as needed.
- Conduct raw material sampling and testing to verify/validate conformance to manufacturer CofA in accordance with written procedures.
- Conduct intermediate and finished product testing to ensure product quality and safety specifications.
- Collect, catalog, and maintain raw material and finished product retention samples.
Review of production / quality testing documentation to ensure compliance, requesting corrections where applicable and maintain records as required.
- Address, adequately document, and resolve technical issues that may arise from routine analysis.
- Collect and submit finished product samples for microbial contamination, maintaining lab reports as required.
- Provide technical support for investigations into product nonconformities.
- Conform to laboratory Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and plant Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety practices.
- Generate finished product Certificates of Analysis (COAs) based on analysis/testing results where required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Management.
Requirements:
· Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time; walk, and climb stairs frequently.
· Must have visual acuity to read documents, view computer monitor, and equipment components.
· Ability to receive and understand instructions through oral and written communications accurately and quickly.
· Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Requires cross-functional interaction and relationship with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain team.
· Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently; completing assigned tasks accurately, and on-time.
Competencies:
Analytical Thinking
Problem Solving Skills
Attention to Detail
Project Management
Organizational Skills
Team Oriented
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Self-Starter
Education / Experience:
- Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Preferred: Associates degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent to 2+ years’ working experience in a similar role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
