Quality Control Expert 1 - Apidel Technologies : Job Details

Description:Title: Quality Control Associate

The role is open to cover for a long-term leave of absence. If the person does not return, there is potential for extension/ possible temp to perm.Open to recent grads - up to 5 years experienceHours: 8am-5pm (site has flexibly and different shifts. the preference is an early shift. earliest start time 6:30am/9:30)

Self-Motivator, willingness to ask questions and question is something is wrong.ideal candidate has 2 or 3: FT-IR, UV, Moisture content via Karl Fischer, and other wet chemistry analysis - pH and limit testing on bench.Compendial Testing - nice to haveLab is full service - 70-75% in lab2 interview rounds: 1st virtual, 2nd on-site

Your Role:The Quality Control department carries out release testing for raw materials, manufactured good, purchased materials for repackaging, and packaged good for sale. The department is made of an analytical Chemistry lab and Microbiology lab. In this position, analytical chemistry testing will be performed against a multitude of analytical specifications that would show the material either meets or does not meet requirements, which can include wet chemistry testing and/or instrumental analysis.

Who You Are:Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:An individual that is detailed oriented, has good communication skills, and is organized. Included in communication skills is the ability to ask questions and report findings/issues to senior analysts, team leads, supervision, or management when necessary. Within this role, being able to read and execute a variety of test methods put in place by the site, compendia, or customers is essential for success.Work closely with department supervisor and Team Leads to ensure that departmental tasks are completed on time.Follow all safety requirements and refer to MSDS for PPE and other safety guidance.Practice proper laboratory safety and waste disposal.Perform testing per documented procedure.Able to recognize out-of-spec (OOS) results and initiate OOS investigation.Pays attention to detail and brings issues to Team Lead(s) or Supervisors attention.Has the ability to take on smaller projects/reoccurring tasks with minimal oversight.Demonstrate Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Data Integrity Principles.Knowledge of the chemistry and instrumentation for the following analysis: FT-IR, pH, Moisture content via Karl Fischer, and other wet chemistry analysis.

Preferred Experience:Executing laboratory investigationsCompendial testing: USP, EP, JPAbility to demonstrate critical thinking skills.Solution focused when faced with any problems or setbacks.Required Education, Qualifications, Experience:Bachelors degree in Chemistry or Life Science field with a minimum 2 years laboratory experience (academic or industry).-OR-Associate degree in Chemistry or other Life Science field with a minimum of 3 years experience outside of academic laboratories.

Travel Requirements:N/A.Employment Testing Requirements:Pre/Annual-employment screening/medical monitoring.Pass background check, drug/alcohol screen.Physically/medically cleared to wear a respirator.

Physical Requirements:The ability to stand for long periods of time.The ability to lift 25 lbs.