Lab Technician
The Goodkind Co, a Certified B-Corp · Round Rock, TX · 2 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Safety & Compliance
Adhering to safety protocols, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), and managing safe sampling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
Core Responsibilities
- Sample raw materials using aseptic techniques.
- Independently perform routine testing (organoleptic, wet chemistry, physical testing) on incoming raw materials.
- Perform equipment maintenance including onboarding, verification/validation, cleaning, calibrating, and troubleshooting lab instruments to ensure they remain functional and provide accurate measurements.
- Data management: Accurately document test results in lab notebooks and digital systems (lab logs/SAP based ERP) and generate reports for quality control teams.
- Escalate for issuance of SCARs and NCRs.
- Adhere to and promote Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Good Documentation Practice (GDocP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), CFR Part 11, and ISO 22716 standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, or a similar scientific field.
- Previous experience in a chemical manufacturing or QC lab preferred.
- GLP, GMP and GDocP compliant.
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25-50 lbs.
- Availability to be onsite daily with reliable attendance during work hours.
- Consistently meet individual and team goals daily.
Qualifications
- Fit check required prior to start date.
- Advanced Instrumentation: Operating and monitoring sophisticated equipment like HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) or GC-HS (Gas Chromatography-Headspace) for detailed chemical profiling desired.
Skills
- Proficiency with laboratory instruments (e.g., FTIR, particle size analyzer).
- Basic computer software for data entry.
- Excellent Communication Skills (written and verbal communication).
- Strong attention to detail, proficiency with data entry, and familiarity with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ability to write SOPs and WKIs.
- Ability to work cross-functionally across the organization, maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
- Ability to stay on task and determine best uses of resources and time.