WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN QC Lab Technician I

Monday - Friday, 7am-4:00pm
Temp to hire
Garland, TX
$20/hr.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Perform organoleptic and chemistry tests. The position involves high volumes of repetitive work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
 

• Calibrate lab equipment as needed.
• Inspect lot codes/batch codes for correctness.
• Collects, prepares and evaluates samples for testing.
• Visually inspect the integrity of container/closure systems.
• Perform organoleptic and chemical analysis on bulk products and finished goods.
• Proficient with the wet chemistry techniques.
• Assess data quickly to identify and report OOS and OOT data.
• Transcription of raw data to laboratory notebook and reports of analysis.
• Release of bulk products from manufacturing to packaging.
• Comply with Company SOPs and Policies.
• Update logbooks.

Cover lab personnel as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• N/A

 
COMPETENCIES:
 

Attention to detail	Organizational skills
Communication proficiency	Problem solving/analysis
Ethical Conduct	Technical capacity
Flexibility	Time management
Initiative	Written expression
Learning orientation	Verbal expression

 
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:

• Ability to read, speak and write in English.
• Adhere to laboratory safety standards by adhering to all company safety policies and wearing appropriate and required PPE.
• Familiarity with the use and function of common laboratory equipment.
• Ability to follow written direction to perform procedures in the QC laboratory.
• Proficient with the wet chemistry techniques.

• Working knowledge of SOPs, cGMPs, 21CFR111, 210, 211 and 117, ISO and GLPs.
• Ability to comprehend basic chemistry and mathematics.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:

• Lift up to 20 lbs.
• Sit, bend, squat, kneel, turn, twist and stoop.
• Reach forward and overhead. 
• Good eye/hand coordination.
• Stand/remain upright up to 4 hours at a time.
• Manual dexterity skills to use testing equipment and perform tests.

 
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:

• Minimum of 1 year of industry work experience with a High School Diploma or GED required.
• Entry level position with Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science.
• Previous work experience in food, drug, dietary supplement and/or cosmetic manufacturing plus.

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