QA Lab Technician I

About the Position

This position is responsible for laboratory-based tasks which include sampling, testing, measuring, recording, analyzing, and reporting results. Finished product release decisions are made based on these results.

Shift

7:00pm - 7:00am on a 2-2-3 rotation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability (effective the 1st of the months following 30 days of continued service)
• 401k w/ company match
• 7 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays for use at associate's discretion
• Immediately eligible for vacation and holiday pay
• Annual allowance for prescription safety glasses
• Education and fitness reimbursement
• Associate referral program $$$
• Associate discount programs
• Overtime available

Responsibilities

• Obtaining, preparing, and testing of samples for finished product, raw materials, environmental swabs, incoming water, and air
• Use of Autoclave to prepare for and sanitize for lab testing and sterilization of waste
• Performing laboratory tests including: petri film, agar plates, and UV Vis, Autotitrator, FTIR, TOC analysis, and pH testing
• Support environmental monitoring program
• Preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment including Microscopes, Celsis Advance system, UV Vis, Analytical Autotitrator, FTIR, TOC analyzer, Hoods, pH meter, Conductivity meter, Incubators, Autoclave, Pipettors, Gas Chromatograph, Centrifuge and Labware
• Initiate and participate in laboratory investigations
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness through following daily, weekly and monthly housekeeping standards
• Managing microbiology and analytical lab material inventory
• Reviews carefully all important or contractual paperwork completed within the department, including all required record keeping minimizing problems or potential liabilities
• Evaluating the suitability of new or modified testing and measurement equipment
• Supporting process improvement activities as requested
• Supporting operational validation activities with microbiological and analytical testing
• Collecting, submitting and testing for acceptance of incoming chemicals
• Supporting raw goods hold/release activities – COA review and Tagging of Totes
• Testing of trial material through chain of custody process
• Maintaining and proper documentation of In-House standards and Solutions
• Demonstrate commitment to Rockline's RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence
• Associates have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of each associate's essential accountabilities
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required plus a minimum of 3 years' experience in Quality, a Laboratory setting or Wet Wipes manufacturing; Associate's degree preferred or any combination of equivalent education and experience
• Previous experience with electronic data base systems utilizing QA release of Finished Product functions; proficiency in JD Edwards with the ability to complete QA functions in the system preferred
• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Must be able to communicate face-to-face and over the phone
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
• Frequent standing/walking
• Occasional sitting, bending, twisting, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and reaching
• Repetitive hand and foot movement
• Work environment includes occasional noise >85db, hot and cold temperatures
• Requires ability to read, write, calculate and analyze
• Requires good visual acuity with depth perception and color vision

Work Environment

• Laboratory
• Production Floor
• Office