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Quality Control Scientist

Silgan
Spokane, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

The QC Scientist performs laboratory analysis of existing and new products, production techniques, new product costing, and new product packaging requirements. This includes chemical and microbiological analysis of products and facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Perform quality inspection and tests, including microbiological testing on incoming, in-process, and outgoing materials.
  • Prepare cultures by obtaining in-process and finished product samples.
  • Identify micro-organisms by conducting microscopic examinations.
  • Execute stability tests and maintain detailed records for current products, new products and samples, including written summaries and raw data in report form.
  • Perform analytical testing including pH, viscosity, titrations, FTIR spectrometry, and other analytical lab tests.
  • Routine microbiological testing of equipment and environment.
  • Assist with analytical method validation protocol execution.
  • Reagent and standard preparation.
  • Operate laboratory equipment including ISE, conductivity meter, UV / Vis, IR, and HPLC.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, QSR's, ISO 13485 and all other regulatory requirements, in accordance with company policy.
  • Regular attendance.
  • Adhere to company safety requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field strongly preferred.
  • 2-3 years' experience with basic laboratory practices including micro testing, pH testing and titrations.
  • Knowledge of the Scientific Method, chemical products, test procedures and composition of raw materials.
  • Knowledge of chemical terminology and units of measure.
  • Ability to initiate, perform and complete reports in timely manner.
  • Ability to work independently with little direction in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to schedule projects and meet established deadlines.
  • Knowledge of ISO, GMP and / or GLP standards for the pharmaceutical industry preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Experience in a FDA regulated facility preferred.
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • Frequently required to talk and hear.
  • Frequently required to stand and walk.
  • Frequently required to sit.
  • Occasionally required to bend at waist.
  • Frequently required to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds (12 kg).
  • Vision ability including close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Frequently required to work with chemicals. MSDS sheets are provided.
  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those individuals who are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of this job.

    Pay range : $22.00-$25.00

    LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

    The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

    All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

    This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

    Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and / or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

    Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

    Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

    Salary : $22 - $25

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