QA Lab Tech I, SP F Shift

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Obtaining, Preparing, and testing of samples for finished product, raw materials, environmental swabs, Incoming water, and air
2. Performing laboratory tests including: petri film, agar plates, and Celsis rapid microbial detection, UV Vis, Autotitrator, FTIR, TOC analysis, and pH testing
3. Support environmental monitoring program
4. Preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment including Celsis Advance system, UV Vis, Analytical Autotitrator, FTIR, TOC analyzer, Hoods, pH meter, Conductivity meter, Incubators, Autoclave, Pipettors and Labware
5. Releasing finished product from Z hold
6. Data entry, reporting, and communicating results
7. Initiate and Participate in laboratory investigations
8. Managing microbiology and analytical lab material inventory
9. Reviews carefully all important or contractual paperwork completed within the department, including all required record keeping minimizing problems or potential liabilities.
10. Evaluating the suitability of new or modified testing and measurement equipment
11. Supporting process improvement activities as requested
12. Supporting operational validation activities with microbiological and analytical testing.
13. Collecting, Submitting and Testing for acceptance of incoming chemicals
14. Supporting raw goods hold/release activities – COA review and Tagging of Totes
15. Testing of trial material through chain of custody process
16. Maintaining of housekeeping standards
17. Maintaining and proper documentation of In-House standards and Solutions
18. Participation in Chemical Hygiene Plan
19. Verification of Metal Detector checks performed by Operations
20. Demonstrate commitment to Rockline’s RRITE Values or Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.
21. Associates have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of each associate’s essential accountabilities.
22. Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma/GED, required plus a minimum of 3 years experience in Quality, a Laboratory setting or Wet Wipes manufacturing; Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, or chemistry preferred or any combination of equivalent education and experience. Previous experience with electronic data base systems utilizing QA release of Finished Product functions; proficiency in JD Edwards with the ability to complete QA functions in the system, preferred.  Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills.  Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to communicate face-to-face and over the phone
2. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
3. Frequent standing/walking. Occasional sitting, bending, twisting, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and reaching.
4. Repetitive hand and foot movement.
5. Work environment includes occasional noise >85db, hot and cold temperatures.
6. Requires ability to read, write, calculate and analyze.
7. Requires good visual acuity with depth perception and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Laboratory

Production Floor: F Shift (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Every Other Wednesday)

Office

This position is designated as a Safety-Sensitive (A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associate’s inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associate’s safety or the safety of others).