Quality Control Analyst I

Job Description

Core essential skill sets candidates must have to be considered for the role:

• BS or higher in science related discipline, chemistry is preferred.
• Lab experience.
• Recent College graduates welcome.

Technical Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Loading/unloading scientific glassware in dishwasher according to written procedures.
• Handwashing glassware.
• Inspection of glassware following cleaning to ensure it is safe ready for use.
• Change out pipet soakers on a weekly basis.
• Receive incoming samples.
• Perform inspection of house cleaning checklist weekly.
• Monitor and implement safety procedures as part of lab safety committee.
• Perform routine and non-routine physical and chemical testing of commercial, validation and stability samples in accordance to written methodology.
• Analyze data aProductst approved specifications, notifying management of any OOS and aberrant results.
• Actively participate in root cause problem solving during laboratory investigations, provide input for effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment as needed.
• Monitoring chemical and dry stock inventory.
• Assist with ordering chemicals/materials.

Compliance and Quality:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of USP, cGMP, and FDA regulations.
• Create and maintain lab record documentation (notebooks and computer based) according to GMPs.
• Demonstrate the philosophy of Right First Time.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow safety procedures and policies.

Continuous Improvement:

• Provide feedback on systems and processes to promote continuous improvement and champion selected changes.
• Grow in the job, accountable for establishing and accomplishing annual personal development goals.
• Contribute to department and site goals.

Communication/Teamwork Skills:

• Communicate clearly and well within a team environment.
• Participate in daily direction setting huddles to provide feedback and ensure alignment on daily/weekly/monthly objectives.
• Shares information with others – keeping management informed and helping department to meet the goals.
• Actively participate in regular one-on-one meetings with direct supervisor.
• Communicate external to the department, where applicable.
• Collaborate effectively to achieve team and organizational goals.

Planning Skills: 

• Prioritize assigned work to maximize time and equipment efficiency.
• Work independently with limited supervision for routine assignments.

Problem Solving Skills: 

• Troubleshoot problems encountered with methods and instruments – routinely solve, choosing among clearly defined alternatives.

Accountability:

• Responsible for the accurate, timely and compliant execution of assigned projects, analytical testing and related documentation.