QC Lab Analyst

Position Summary:

QC Lab Analyst is responsible for performing routine analysis and testing using wet chemistry and sterile techniques. Responsible for accurate make-up of reagents, standards, and trace ingredients; collection and recording of data; microbial testing; use of industrial lab equipment. Position is responsible for cGMP, HACCP, ISO and other strict quality and safety guidelines.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma with relevant coursework in chemistry and organic chemistry required; undergraduate coursework toward degree in chemistry, biology or related sciences strongly preferred.
• 1-2 years of prior wet chemistry lab experience strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and deductive reasoning skills, solid communication and comprehension skills
• Proven ability to work independently and to prioritize tasks
• Strong desire to achieve goals and collaborate with other departments to improve processes for optimum production.
• Must be organized, flexible, ability to take initiative as needed, positive outlook, with strong desire to learn, grow and promote into higher level positions.

General Job Duties:

• Routine wet chemistry testing on samples, raw materials, in-process, and finished products using ASTM standards and lab equipment such as HPLC, autoclave, TLC, glucose analyzer, pH meter, sonicator, spectrophotometer, glassware, centrifuges, FTIR, etc.
• Maintain testing results as per SOP's and quality certification regulations
• Maintain lab inventory, reagents, standards, sample retains, trace ingredients
• Maintain equipment as required by SOP's

Hours:

• Position starts on 8-hour days for training purposes; will transition to 12-hour rotating shift position with potential for overtime, rotating a 36-hour week and 48-hour week averaging 14 days per month.
• First year base wages $57,000 to $61,000 ($24.64 - $26.46 per hour) based on competency for training levels.
• Excellent benefit package includes health and dental insurance, FSA, HSA, Life and Disability insurance, 401k match and profit sharing, vacation, sick benefit time.

Quality Requirements:

Minimal facial hair, minimal makeup, no jewelry, false fingernails, hair extensions, wigs, toupees, cologne or perfume. Long hair must be tied up for safety reasons. Facility is a non-smoking, non-tobacco facility.