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QC Lab Tech
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Verona, MO Verona, Missouri |
About this job
PRINCIPAL FUNCTION:
- Perform chemical and physical testing on raw materials, in-process and finished products to determine adherence to prescribed specifications.
- Prepare laboratory reagents and clean analytical glassware.
- Maintain accurate record of all analyses performed, documenting test results in laboratory notebooks and/or electronically as required by GLP/GMP.
- Apply error recognition and precision analysis to assure accuracy of test results.
- Keeps work area and equipment safe, clean and in good working order.
- Order and maintain the necessary chemicals and supplies to ensure efficient operation of the QC laboratory.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Quality Control/Material Quality Assurance
Analyze incoming raw materials, comparing results with suppliers CoA to ascertain conformance against Balchems purchase specifications. Issue the appropriate labels to material handlers that reflect the QC status of material (approved, quarantined or rejected).
Analyze finished products for activity, release and particle size using acid - base or redox titrations, pH, gravimetric analysis, HPLC, and GC. Record all results in laboratory notebook and/or electronic files following the appropriate SOPs. Compare results against Balchems release specifications to determine compliance. Record, report and investigate non-conforming materials results (OOS) to supervisor in a timely manner. In addition, notify appropriate plant personnel of current production material failing its release/activity specification OR outside its prescribed action limits/target values.
Prepare and standardize laboratory reagents according to written procedures. Ensure that all analytical glassware is clean and defect-free and that all equipment is calibrated and maintained as prescribed prior to use. Perform, record and plot daily QC checks to ensure the accuracy and reproducibility of data being reported from the QC laboratory. Collect and prepare samples for submission to outside laboratories utilizing the appropriate chain-of-custody and shipping requirements. When requested, work with customer service and/or R&D to prepare samples (commercial and developmental) for shipment to potential customers.
Instrumentation
Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments on daily basis. Instruments include, but not limited to: balances, autotitrators, pH meters, refractometers, microscopes, FTIR, GC, and HPLC.
R&D/Engineering/Maintenance Support
Perform support activities associated with the qualification of new or alternate material suppliers, analyze competitors products, identify appropriate / specialized outside lab support, and participate in raw or finished material failure investigations etc. Monitors water outfalls samples on a routine bases. Performs other investigations/duties under the direction of the Quality Manager.
Follows all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
AAS degree in science or BS degree in science preferred, or a minimum of one year experience in an analytical lab preferred.
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