Laboratory Technician 1 Quality Control

Cambridge Technologies

SUMMARY

Responsible for ensuring the testing of in-process material and final product according to 9CFR, USDA outlines of Production and Cambridge SOP’s, corresponds to a set schedule necessary to facilitate timely release of in-process materials and final product. Responsible for maintaining accurate disposition of all in-process samples as well as final product samples including reserve samples. Communicates regularly with QA department, manufacturing, and customer service departments to achieve on-time delivery of Quality Vaccine to our customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures USDA regulatory compliance regarding testing and related information.
• Ensures proper testing and reporting, dependent upon material, regulation/SOP.
• Data collection/management such as spread sheets collecting test/product information.
• Maintains accurate and up to date test records and supporting information.
• Attention to detail. Communication skills – verbal and written.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic algebra and calculate figures and amounts such as percentage, concentration, and volume.
• Prepare and organize laboratory supplies and sample storage areas.
• Ability to read and interpret any company policies/documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve.
• Ability to write/modify SOP’s.
• Must be able to plan, organize, prioritize workload independently or in a team setting with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates good judgement and discission making skills.
• Assist in implementing new test methods.
• Supports QA department in compliance efforts.
• Works safely. Abides by and promotes all safety policies and procedures.
• Teamwork. Must be able to work as a team.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience of 4 years working in a Quality position in a vaccine manufacturing setting.
• Experience with implementation of corrective action programs and out-of-specification investigation.
• Knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of QC, and regulatory requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job:

• Employees are regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25-40 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 55 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level is generally moderate.