Quality Tech II

Job Title

Requisition

Location

Additional Locations

Job Description Summary

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow good documentation practices for the accurate and timely documentation of all activities
• Perform wet chemistry and instrumentation testing
• Follow site HSE Policies
• Assist with establishingand maintaining safe work standards in the lab
• Peer review all levels of work
• Conducts lab investigation
• Uses communication skills to exchange information

• DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

• LIMS entry and approval of data
• Use of analytical balances, HPLC, GC, ICP, AA, KF Titrator, IR, UV, pH Meter, volumetric glassware
• Wet testing like assay titrations, colorimetric tests, density, conductivity, TLC, heavy metals, and sieves
• Maintain instrument readiness
• Actively sustain laboratory housekeeping
• Completion of hands-on and electronic training
• Participate in area huddles or shift meetings
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors Degree in science related field (Chemistry, Biology) is preferred or Associates Degree with equivalent combination of education, experience, and competencies accepted.

Experience:

Working knowledge of wet chemistry required

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of analytical wet testing and/or instrumentation.
• Experience in a cGMP environment is preferred.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Acquaintance with and understanding of application of basic chemistry/analytical principles, theories and concept
• Use and/or Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards
• Chromatography (GC/LC) and Spectroscopy experience a plus
• Use of Chromeleon or other chromatography software is a plus
• Previous Pharmaceutical experience is a plus

COMPETENCIES:

Informing, Customer Focus, Listening, Perseverance, Organizing, function/technical skills, Peer Relationships, Comfort around Higher Management, Multi-tasking

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/SCOPE:

Reports to the Supervisor Quality Testing. Contacts involve matters of moderate importance to the organization and include R&D, Marketing, Production employees including Engineers, Supervisors, and Operators, Logistics, EHS, and DEA. Infrequent customer contacts on routine matters.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 90% Laboratory exposure to plant products, solvents and reagents, some of which are hazardous or potent compounds
  • Requires use of PPE for lab environment and potential handling of controlled substances
  • Primarily standing and walking within the building, but also requires some walking between buildings, stairs, and lifting.
• 10% Office environment
• This position is a 12-hour weekend days position: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and every other Tuesday