Lab Technician

Job Description

Summary of Position with General Responsibilities:

• Perform Microbiology and Chemistry tests on finished goods and incoming raw materials according to official compendium or local test methods.
• Perform microbiology and chemistry testing on samples from all stages of the manufacturing process for each product line according to local test methods.
• Complete in process Quality Control test reports and Inspection Procedures.
• Perform Environmental Monitoring, including air, surface and personnel sampling and trend data in support of production operations.
• Prepare samples required for outside testing laboratories.
• Absorb expired chemicals for proper disposal and removal.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform Microbiology and/or Chemistry testing on incoming raw material that is used in the production of company products according to official compendium or local test methods.
• Perform microbiology and/or chemical testing on samples from all stages of the manufacturing process for each product line according to local test methods.
• Complete in process Quality Control test reports and Inspection Procedures.
• Perform Environmental Monitoring, including air, surface and personnel sampling and trend data in support of production operations.
• Prepare samples required for outside testing laboratories.
• Absorb expired chemicals for proper disposal and removal.

Additional Job Functions

• Set up and maintain logbooks where necessary.
• Perform calculations, enter data, and work with computer templates involved in data analysis.
• Daily monitoring of laboratory equipment (i.e. refrigerators, analytical balances and systems).
• Research and rewrite current test procedures or develop new test procedures when and if necessary.
• Recognize problems and resolve them to prevent reoccurrence.
• Research new equipment for possible purchase.
• As needed, train other technicians on developed assays.
• Work with manufacturing to help improve and monitor manufacturing processes.
• Set up and operate routine and non-routine experiments for process validation and product verification using approved protocols.
• Assist Quality Control Supervisor and/or Quality Engineer by providing input for test procedures and test protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Familiarity with the operation of the following preferred:
• Viscometer
• Programmable UV/VIS Spectrophotometer
• Extraction and Distillation Systems
• pH meter
• Microscope

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Familiarity with microbiological assays on samples from all stages of a manufacturing process
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, or Microbiology with a minimum of 1-2 years “bench-top” laboratory experience preferred
• Minimum of 4 years “bench-top” laboratory experience in lieu of a degree.

Physical Demands

• Ability to spend multiple hours standing in a lab environment performing tasks that may require repetitive motion.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs
• Ability to use a wrench and apply force to open raw material containers (for sampling)

Work Environment

Majority of time is spent working in a lab or in an office

Personal Protective Equipment is required in the lab