Quality Control LAB ANALYST

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

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Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.
Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

The Role:

The Quality Control Lab Analyst is an hourly non-exempt position located at the Gurnee plant in Gurnee Il. This position will work collaboratively with cross functional groups. Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, this position will be responsible for analytical support for RAI processes and products including analytical testing, review of product quality data, improvements for existing methodologies, and lab equipment troubleshooting. A successful candidate will be highly responsible, detail-oriented, motivated and a self-starter with a broad understanding of chemical analysis and microbiological techniques. In addition, this individual will possess the ability to effectively communicate and develop professional relationships with internal and external parties. This position requires individuals to be available for periodic off-hour coverage and every third weekend.

Compensation:

The current salary range for this role is estimated to be $28.00-$31.00/hour. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

What We Offer:

• A highly collaborative team environment with ample room for exponential career growth.
• Competitive pay, annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, 6.2% company retirement contribution, and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and 12 annual paid company holidays.
• 12 weeks 100% paid maternity leave, and up to 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave (including adoption/surrogacy/foster care leave) for non-birthing parents.
• Student loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement program for select roles.
• Annual wellness benefit and wellness centered programs focused on your health needs.

What You'll Do:

• Performs quality control tests utilizing standard lab equipment (e.g. spectrophotometer, HPLC, pH meter) to evaluate and report on the quality of products manufactured with defined specifications.
• Enters testing results into SAP LIMS system.
• Reads, understands and follows laboratory standard operating procedures, using ability to perform qualitative and quantitative assays.
• Manages, coordinates and executes tasks including:
  • Analytical instrumentation calibration
  • Wet-chemistry and instrumental analysis of in-process and final products
  • Execution of validation studies
  • Tactical management of retained samples based on established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Basic laboratory equipment and instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, as directed.
• Provides laboratory work coverage on rotating staggered 1st shift schedule to support RAI Manufacturing Operations.
• Works collaboratively with internal and external constituents, including Quality Assurance, Production, Customer Care, Shipping and external vendors.
• Inspect products for compliance with established quality specifications
• Initiate documentation for nonconforming materials as required
• Manage laboratory chemical inventory system and retention of materials
• Assist with cross-training and mentoring other Quality Analyst
• Support or execute validations as assigned

• Effectively plan and utilize resources for timely completion of assigned projects.
• Critically evaluate, analyze and interpret data for conclusions and resolutions of problems.

What You'll Need:

Requirements

• BS in Biology/Chemistry or Related Field
• Strong oral and written communication
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Strong problem solving, innovative and analytical skills
• SAP experience in a lab setting is a plus

AAP/EEO Statement

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. "AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace"

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Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.

Roquette believes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion must be woven into everything we do, from the products we make, through the relationships we build with our partners, and most importantly within the teams we create and how we interact together.

As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach, by creating a workforce that represents the world we live in, and the communities and customers we serve.

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