Analytical Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

•  The QC Lab Analyst position works effectively in a fast-paced, customer-oriented, team laboratory environment to analyze finished product samples prior to commercial release.
• This is a dynamic, growing lab within a growing manufacturing site with opportunity to learn new skills and to work cross-functionally.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs, documents and record checks qualitative and quantitative assays on samples.
• The primary technologies in this lab are HPLC and dissolution.
• Interprets and evaluates data for accuracy, precision, trends, and potential GMP impact.
• Recommends and executes process improvements to continually improve laboratory performance.
• High productivity and the ability to multi-task coupled with a low error rate and attention to detail are critical characteristics of this position.
• Demonstrates flexibility/agility and engagement in a changing environment.
• The candidate is expected to display good laboratory technique to avoid cross-contamination or misidentification of samples.
• Ability to follow written procedures.
• May train others as skills and knowledge allow.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation as skills and knowledge allow.
• Participates in laboratory investigations as required.
• May participate in manufacturing QC support such as cleaning verification.

Education and Experience:

• AAS, BA/BS, or MS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related science preferred.
• Related experience in Quality Control is preferred but not required.
• Preferred experience includes GMP documentation, drug product formulation, in-plant laboratory, Incoming Inspection, SAP, LIMS, HPLC, Dissolution, use of Empower3.

Key characteristics of a successful candidate in this position:

• Willingness and ability to learn, ability to work in a team environment, and attention to detail.
• Job duties involve occasional lifting (less than 35 lbs.).
• Candidate must not be Cephalosporin/Penicillin sensitive.