QC Technician I

General Summary

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. This is a second shift position with standard hours of 1PM to 9:30PM. Candidates must be able to train during first shift hours for first 60 days.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitors the production process; accurately tests and interprets raw materials and work-inprocess
  
  

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.
• Ability to navigate DocBox and become proficient in SAP for results entry and release.
• Performs assorted tasks assigned by the QC Lab Manager (e.g. Sample Preparation).
• Previous experience in a GMP environment is beneficial but not required.
• Maintains a clean supply of glassware to perform all required testing.
• Monitors inventory levels of lab supplies and informs person responsible for ordering.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field or at two years’ experience in a laboratory environment
• 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 in an
  
  

appropriate manner.

• Ability to interpret testing results and follow SOP document for appropriate action.
• Ability to operate a variety of lab equipment and instruments and a variety of office equipment.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel as well as database programs.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as rate, ratio, percents and volume using metric
  
  

equivalents.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field or at least six months experience in a laboratory environment.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working environment is generally favorable. Lighting, temperature and noise levels are adequate

with occasional exposure to cold temperatures. Personal Protective Equipment is required at all

times. This includes 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk

and hear. The employee is 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 by this job include vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and

toxic or caustic chemicals.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to support you and your family on your first day of employment
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – Plan for your future with company-supported retirement savings
• Paid Time Off – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with PTO and 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave –Maternity and Paternity Leave so you can focus on what matters most
• Employee Engagement – Join our Engagement Team for fun events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to connect with colleagues across the company