Quality Lab Technician - VMS- First Shift

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General Summary:

• Under the direction of the Quality Lab Coordinator - VMS, this position will be responsible for performing both specialized and routine laboratory tests on all VMS (Vitamin and Mineral Supplements) products and customer supplied raw materials utilizing in-house lab equipment.
• Formally approves or rejects all raw material lots to be used in production. Quality Lab Technicians shall specialize in either analytical chemistry or microbiology.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible at all times for promoting a safety culture and safety awareness within their area of responsibility.
• Support all plant and department safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Analytical Chemists: Perform routine testing of samples for HPLC, GC, LCMS or ICPMS in a timely, accurate manner.
• Work with the Quality Lab Coordinator to determine priority of samples.
• Solution preparation
• Sample extraction
• Instrument setup
• Data processing
• Result entry into LIMS

Microbiologists:

• Assure that samples designated for micro analysis are run and reported in a timely and accurate manner.
• Tests materials (raw, bulk and finished goods) for presence and content of contaminants or foreign substances.
• Performs environmental sampling and testing in specified areas as required.
• Use Good Laboratory Practices and Good Documentation Practices in all laboratory activities.
• Properly handle and dispose of laboratory hazardous waste.
• Monitor gas cylinders. Shared responsibility for inventory and restocking of columns, calibration standards, routine maintenance parts and accessories, sample prep materials and general laboratory needs.
• Receive all chemicals (including hazardous and flammable materials) into the lab.
• Log them in the Chemical Tracker and out them into their designated locations.
• Seek opportunities to reduce routine laboratory costs by increased efficiency (higher throughput, decreased cost of supplies)
• Execute projects as assigned to meet changing laboratory needs and requirements.
• Maintain all housekeeping, regulatory and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements.
• Foster and maintain good employee relations through all the appropriate methods of communications and positive employee relations practices.
• Provide general Quality Department support as needed (audits, failure investigations, complaint investigations, new formula / product start-ups, compliance monitoring, etc.)
• Utilize laboratory safety procedures, handing of hazardous materials, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and review of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) or GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pertaining to the work area.
• Maintain sample retain area Participate in development, maintenance and communication all applicable SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) as related to the laboratory and internal/external testing activities and protocols for the operation.
• Ensures all quality and food safety practices are followed at all times.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to build positive relationships at all levels both internal and external to the organization.
• Excellent communications skills - ability to communicate clearly and concisely in multiple media - verbal, written, etc.
• Excellent organizational/time management skills.
• Knowledge of Plant Quality Systems related to SOP's, control plans, work instructions, project management, quality engineering and quality audit functions.
• Competence in Total Quality Systems (ISO-9000), cGMP and regulatory requirements (21 CFR 110, 111 and 210/211).
• Ability to maintain a laboratory notebook, strong attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of laboratory terminology, equipment, materials, and the techniques/procedures commonly used in the analysis of food and related products.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, MS Project and SAP).
• Ability to interpret and analyze technical data and make appropriate recommendations as needed.

Education:

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in chemistry, Microbiology or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years previous quality laboratory experience in a fast-paced regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in dietary supplements, CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods), food or pharmaceuticals industry a plus.
• At least one year of equipment experience using an HPLC, GC, LCMS or ICPMS system preferred.

Church & Dwight Co. Inc., a $6 billion company, was founded in 1846 and is headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey. We are one of the fastest growing Consumer Packaged Goods companies and as a testament to our performance; the company was added to the S&P 500 in 2016. Church & Dwight is a leader in the Household Consumer Products and Personal Care industry, with such brands as ARM & HAMMER, Trojan, First Response, Nair, Spinbrush, Oxi Clean, Vitafusion, Orajel, Batiste and more.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/