What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Chemist position at Radiant Systems Inc?
Actual Title: PCR QC Specialist I
Duration: 2-8 months contract
Onsite | M-F 8 am to 4:30 pm
Description:
- A typical day will involve completion of testing on assigned batches and completing paperwork/data entry into SAP to document results for review/product release.
- This role requires communication and coordination between team members, the supervisor and the planners to ensure that we are keeping on top of priorities to avoid backorder.
- Besides routine testing, a day will include attending the daily Tier 1 meetings to report on safety, quality, delivery and inventory updates.
- Support Quality Control activities towards PCR reagents and consumable products.
- Perform QC testing on incoming and manufactured materials to support release into inventory.
- Document testing activities and results accurately following good documentation practices to ensure adherence to ISO13485 requirements.
- Inform supervisor of any deviations from process and perform follow up actions as needed.
- Participate in troubleshooting activities with guidance from relevant sources as needed.
- Participate in maintaining lab cleanliness, 5S and a safe work environment for self and peers.
- Cross-train across a wide variety of product portfolios and assays.
How You'll Make an Impact:
- Contribute to timely product release to meet the business goals by completing assigned tasks on time.
- Communicating technical issues and concerns promptly to escalate/establish root cause to move the process forward.
- Cross-training on our vast portfolio of processes to learn new lab skills while supporting equitable workload distribution and efficient product release.
- Identify areas for improvement in QC processes/procedures and execute projects to implement changes.
- Work on exciting new product implementation projects to train on and transfer robust processes for future QC testing of products.
What the Candidate Brings:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a life science (Chemistry, Biology) or related field.
- Experience years in a general laboratory environment performing analyses in the areas of chemistry, biochemistry, or associated areas of life sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Understands and can apply GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft suite.
- Experience with ERP systems a plus, SAP preferred.
