GENERAL SUMMARY:

We are a Specialty Pharmacy seeking a QA Lab Technician with the ability to represent our company and themselves professionally. Ideally this person will also possess excellent communication skills; reading and writing as well as the ability to speak clearly and be sympathetic toward client’s needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated individual who enjoys a fast-pace environment.

Adheres to and exhibits our core values:

1. Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness. 
2. Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
3. Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sterilize and replenish IV room supplies
• Document all oven and autoclaves cycles with the appropriate information
• Responsible for maintaining and documenting an accurate count on Prudential Gown inventory
• Assist with supply inventory management and ordering
• Appropriately wash and sterilize various instruments including beakers, spatulas, wash bottles, etc.
• Execute all cleanroom and lab environmental monitoring,
• Safely document, pack, and ship samples to outside lab for testing
• Effectively download all temperature monitoring using the appropriate software’s
• Prepare inventory deliveries for storage and/or transfer into the cleanroom
• Maintain a neat, organized, and clean QA laboratory

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• 1 Year Prior Lab experience (college experience pipetting/ analytical skills or six-month related lab experience or training)
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required and
• Bachelor’s Degree in: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (examples):

Language Skills

• Ability to understand, read, and write English.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos, policy and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate and engage in the interactive process with the QA Specialistto discuss and comply with regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information, answer questions, and professionally respond to any concerns in a one-on-one and small group situation with the QA Specialist, pharmacists, and other employees of the Company.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as analytical information; operation, maintenance, policies & procedure, and instructions/ manuals. Ability to write routine professional reports and correspondence.

Computer Skills

• Computer software Proficient in; Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, as well as other software packages.
• Must also be able to type at least 40 wpm.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to interpret and interactwith nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Analytical Skills

• Ability to process and analyze vague, abstract verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to visualize and assess abstract ideas and develop structured plans for implementation of marketing plans.
• Ability to read, analyze complex documents, and communicate analysis in oral and written form.

Equipment

• HPLC
• Autoclave
• Incubator
• Scales
• Glassware and other various laboratory supplies

Agility

• Be able to don a cleanroom gown, including mask and wear for a reasonable amount of time (Requires balance and the ability to stand on one leg)
• You must be able to stand for at least 50% of the day while testing.
• Lift at least 40 pounds.
• Push, pull, grasp, and support 40 lbs while stocking materials.

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday 9am-5:30pm

Expected to work overtime and weekends based on business necessity. Must be able to work when required.

Salary:

• Competitive pay, corresponding with experience
• Opportunities for salary advancement based on performance review

Benefits: 

• Health insurance
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Seven (7) Paid Holidays

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION

1. A short cover letter explaining your interest in this position and;
2. A one page resume that includes your experience related to the job description. Please do not call the pharmacy with inquiries. While we appreciate each candidate’s interest in the position, only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
3. Assessment link will be emailed, interview will not be scheduled until test is completed.