QC Lab Technician

About the role

This position works under general supervision and is primarily responsible for monitoring and adjusting the production process to ensure customer product specifications and company quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the production process; accurately tests and interprets raw materials and work-in-process for adherence to customer specifications and company quality standards; and promptly informs production of any adjustments needed.
• Analyzes final products with all required tests for product approval and performs various in-process laboratory tests.
• Ensures proper aseptic sample methods for microbiological samples.
• Assists with handling samples submitted for microbial analyses, and order creation for the external laboratory.
• Calibrates lab instruments and equipment to specified standards and ensures lab cleanliness according to GMP or GLP as required.
• Organizes and maintains all required paperwork and documentation.
• Navigates DocBox and becomes proficient in SAP for results entry and release.
• Performs assorted tasks assigned by the QC Lab Manager (e.g., Sample Preparation).
• Maintains a clean supply of glassware to perform all required testing.
• Monitors inventory levels of lab supplies and informs the person responsible for ordering.

Working Conditions

• Working environment is generally favorable with adequate lighting, temperature, and noise levels.
• Occasional exposure to cold temperatures.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required at all times, including a lab coat, hair/beard net, safety glasses, and gloves.
• A dust mask is required when working with powdered media substances.
• Weekend work may be required.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field or at least two years’ experience in a laboratory environment (or six months experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field).
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as standard operating procedures, equipment manuals, and blend formulas.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from colleagues.
• Ability to interpret testing results and follow SOP documents for appropriate action.
• Ability to operate a variety of lab equipment and instruments, as well as office equipment.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel) and database programs.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as rate, ratio, percentages, and volume using metric equivalents.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, talk, and hear.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move materials or equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.