Quality Technician I

About the role

Perform tests on samples to establish compliance with specification and suitability for use in production and quality. Record and review results, and issue notifications for out-of-spec samples, including serious deviations. Support site Quality and Safety initiatives. Conduct GMP/Housekeeping and Safety audits, and monitor aging inventory. Calibrate and maintain instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct organoleptic and analytical tests at various stages of compounding and packaging to ensure compliance with standards; may include use of pH meters, HPLC, Malvern Mastersizer, and other instrumentation.
• Submit samples for microbiological testing, maintain test results, and calculate batch adjustments for certain products.
• Approve batches for packaging and confirm finished product for shipment; place non-conforming product on hold for further analysis.
• Make corresponding inventory movements in SAP and file/maintain retained samples.
• Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation; prepare reagents and solutions for testing.
• Observe conditions and practices in compounding, packaging, and finished goods storage areas, and make recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 years of related Quality Control experience in a manufacturing environment.

Pay

Starting at $26.73 per hour; increases to $28.06 per hour after six months.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) program with employer match.
• Child & Elder Care, Adoption Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Breastmilk Shipping Services.
• Dependent Scholarship Program.
• Education Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personalized Wellness Platform.