Lab Technician QC

This position is responsible for testing production batches according to specific written testing methods and identifying issues of both in-spec and out-of-spec data.  The lab technician will interpret results and historical data to ensure the product meets or exceeds the customers’ requirements for quality as well as provide instructions to production personnel regarding adjustments to batches as needed.  The technician will be involved in the efficient operation of the lab, general housekeeping, ensuring a safe work environment and will independently perform tasks as outlined by his/her supervisor/manager.

Additional Information

Schedule: GAP Shift: Monday to Thursday, 10:00am to 8:30pm

This position is also eligible for a bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and vendors. 

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must be able to properly interpret batch history and independently solve problems when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an associate's degree or higher in Chemistry or in a related field
• Have at least one (1) year of experience in a manufacturing, quality control/assurance lab or an R&D role.

• Batch approval: Assures that all tests are completed, and results meet all specifications before going to the next production process
• Enter all batches’ data into EBR
• Generate appropriate paperwork as needed per the customer specifications
• Follows all standard technical procedures and exercises good judgment and initiatives
• Able to accomplish assigned work with little supervision
• Follow appropriate raw material test methods and file related paperwork. Gather, stock and manage product retain area
• Utilizes appropriate computer systems to ensure effective testing of products
• Supports the ISO Management Systems and Safety Systems
• May be required to work a different shift to cover for vacations, overtime, call-ins, etc.
• Maintain Lab housekeeping (5S system) and clean all test equipment
• Must adhere to all safety requirements of job
• Identify and communicate product issues to other departments as needed
• Review batch slip for completeness and accuracy. Notify appropriate individuals when necessary.
• Accurately completed PPA and QIL audits and add to Discovery
• Assist in testing of complaint batches when required
• Complete and pass required annual training for testing and equipment procedures
• Participation towards completion of other related tasks and duties as directed or needed
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area
• Identify quality non-conformances at the earliest possible stage in the production process
• Ensures high standards of quality are implemented and maintained
• Maintain customer quality expectations
• Provides solutions to problems in relation to the quality and approval of production batches
• Reduces the production of nonconforming product through the review and implementation of corrective actions
• Notify senior technician or QA Supervisor of disposition of non-compliant finished goods, such as first case/last case.
• Places non-conforming material on hold when requested.
• May assist in training of other lab techs as needed. 

Salary Frequency: Hourly

Minimum Salary: 22.66

Maximum Salary: 27.78