What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Specialist position at Brewer Science?
Summary : Perform basic quality control tests, data entry, and documentation, and other tasks per the instruction of the Quality Control Supervisor. Master and perform test in responsible area and troubleshoot 50% of issues. Be able to train others on instruments.
Responsibilities :
- Conduct routine physical property testing (e.g. density, viscosity, etc.) of BSI products, intermediate materials, and raw materials; report & document results
- Alert QC supervisor and manufacturing personnel of out of control or out of spec test results
- Operate and perform routine maintenance on inspection and test equipment / instruments to maintain accuracy, precision, and fitness for use
- Comply with clean room protocols, and perform general housekeeping tasks and clean-up procedures
- Ensure that the use and storage of inspection / measuring / test equipment or instrument is such that the accuracy, precision, and fitness for use are maintained
- Master and perform key functional tests (e.g. chromatography, spectroscopy, etc.) on BSI products, intermediate materials, and raw materials
- Responsible for maintaining control charts for functional area
- Intermediate troubleshooting capability : solid working knowledge of equipment, understands time sensitivity, might not have all information to troubleshoot completely by themselves
- Show initiative to minimize the number of unprocessed production samples
- Working knowledge of all test equipment in a functional area (e.g. lab or clean room).
- Apply knowledge in all phases of product testing, SPC, and Control of Non-Conforming Product
- Participate on Operations Teams (MRB, CAR, etc.)
- Writing and revision of test procedures
- Train new employees on operation of inspection and test equipment / instruments
Education & Credentials :
Benefits
At Brewer Science, we are a , Certified Employee-Owned, Certified B Corp™, and GreenCircle Certified Zero Waste to Landfill. By joining Brewer Science, you will be eligible to receive benefits including :