Quality Control Lab Technician - ChemRite

ChemRite CoPac (https://chemritecopac.com/) has an immediate opening for a Quality Control Lab Technician. This person is ensures ChemRite produces the highest quality blends and finished goods through wet chemical, instrumental, and sensory analysis.

Core Job Accountabilities:

Perform quality control analysis on incoming raw materials, bulk blends, and finished goods using established testing instruction sets.

Complete accurate documentation for executed analyses, inspections, and observations in a cGDP format.

Perform verification checks on various instruments (pH meters, conductivity meters, GC, HPLC, IR, etc) at established intervals.

Perform calibration of various instruments as needed to perform cGLP analyses.

Perform benchtop adjustments for OOS blends and issue bulk blend adjustments.

Perform environmental monitoring of the production environment, including water, air, and surface analysis.

Maintain cleanliness of the lab, work stations, and retain storage.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Perform method validations under the direction of the Analytical Chemist and the Quality Control Manager.

Conduct Inspections of production lines for proper packaging materials, fill weights, torques, coding, aesthetics and palletizing.

Identify areas of inefficiency within the quality control work space and develop more efficient processes for implementation.

Complete sampling and inspection of incoming componentry or raw materials.

Basic Qualifications - Required:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and their root causes in a fast-paced production environment.

Basic Qualifications - Preferred:

• Associated Degree in Chemistry or related field preferred.
• One year experience in a cGMP laboratory setting preferred.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation is a plus (i.e. GC, HPLC, auto-titration)
• Knowledge of Lean Processing preferred.

Required Credentials/Certification(s):

• At least 18 years of age, US Citizen or alien authorized to work in the United States.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Required Knowledge:
• Able to perform basic algebra.
• Able to use basic office software programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Able to read, write, speak and comprehend English.

Required Skills:

• Able to multitask in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Able to accurately record data legibly in a hand written record.

Required Physical Abilities:

• Able to stand and walk for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Able to lift up to 45 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Hours are M - F, 6am - 2:30pm. We require someone that can be flexible to stay later as needed. 
• Able to ascend and descend stairs with the aid of hand railings.

Required Competencies:

Key Task: Organizational Commitment

• Acts consistently with company values and norms; effectively uses organizational guidelines and procedures to solve problems.
• Actively supports and implements company decisions; places shared goals before narrower interests.
• Demonstrates good judgment in decision making and pursues win-win outcomes.
• Promotes a safe work environment by working within safety guidelines and encourages others to as well.

Key Task: Communication/Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates respectfully with people at all levels both internally and externally.
• Gathers and gives relevant information to others in a timely manner (co-workers, customers, vendors).
• Actively participates in group discussions and brings ideas to management's attention.

Key Task: Quality Control

• Follows internal processes and procedures to ensure consistent, accurate and complete quality results.
• Adjusts behavior and work activities to changing situations and priorities.
• Maintains cleanliness of QA desk, lab and retain room, equipment and instruments in compliance with OTC standards