What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Technician position at AKER BIOMARINE MANUFACTURING LLC?
Aker BioMarine is a leading biotechnology company developing krill-derived products for consumer health and wellness and animal nutrition. The company has a strong position in its industry.
In Aker BioMarine we believe in a world where everyone has access to quality nutrition and good health without compromising the planet.
We are looking for more people like us, who believe they can make a difference in the world.
We are about 580 employees globally, with more than 30 nationalities, spread across all time zones and most continents. Together, we form an international, high performing, diverse and fun work environment.
Working with us means you appreciate diversity, are highly skilled within your field and can cope with unexpected situations. You enjoy a fast pace, tolerate quick decisions and continuously ongoing changes. You are a true team player who “chips in” when the situation requires so.
Qualifications:
Job Summary
The QC Technician will be an integral part of the AKBM Manufacturing team and will be responsible for sample generation, preparation, and data analysis as well as for supporting production processes.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Oversee test results for of all AKBMM finished products according to specifications and relevant procedures
- Conduct test results for raw materials according to specifications and relevant procedures
- Perform analyses for in-process and release samples according to specifications and relevant procedures
- Manage analytical testing of third parties’ products
- Investigate and interpret data to determine if the reported data meets specifications or expected outcomes
- Perform investigations on out of trends and out-of-specification results
- Prepare documents enabling the traceability of results obtained in laboratory experiments
- Write, review and update standard operating procedures and department policies
- Maintain equipment maintenance, calibration and all equipment validation activities with the QC areas.
- Calibrate daily verification of instruments
- Perform laboratory instrument and analytical method troubleshooting
- Work closely with QC Manager, Senior QC Technician and other departments such as production, warehouse
- Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with health and safety regulations
- Job requires availability to work on certain weekends and holidays
- Other duties as assigned by management
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related major
- 1-2 years experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds at a time.
- Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions