BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated QA/QC Technician for an opportunity in Ames, IA 50010

Position Title: QA/QC Technician

Location: Ames, IA 50010

Anticipated Start Date: Tentative 2/13/2024

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 10 Months Contract

Job Type: Full Time 40 Hours Contract, Onsite

Pay Range: $22-$24/hr on W2 (must be able to work on W2 without sponsorship)

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Duties:

This position will work primarily in a physical wet chemistry lab for our seed treatment and crop protection production facility. This position would be responsible for:

• Inspection of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods using established test methods

• Calibration and maintenance of lab equipment

• Effective communication of batch results to the appropriate personnel

• Reporting of non-conformances related to quality

• Generation and maintenance of records related to product quality

• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

• Laboratory testing to support Quality Analyst on day-to-day projects

Secondary support maybe needed to assist in our microbiology lab at times as well. The additional duties may include:

• Preparation of media for use in both laboratories

• Microbial Testing and Plate Reading

• Assist in plant swabbing program

• Autoclaving of glassware and solutions

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to distinguish colors

• High attention to detail

• Strong team player

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP or other manufacturing software experience preferred.

• Previous Quality Control experience preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry OR Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 1 year of experience with wet chemistry lab techniques.

Shift: Mon - Thurs 6 am to 4:30 pm

PPE: Steel toed shoes (hard hat, safety glasses and gloves will be provided), long pants

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Work Location: In person