Quality Laboratory Technician

About Us

Trace Minerals is a fast-growing, innovative vitamin/mineral supplement company dedicated to renewing health and the body. We have been in business for over 50 years selling premium quality supplements to companies across the USA and around the

world. We want you to be part of our team. We foster a fun and exciting working environment, but most importantly, we respect you as an individual and as an employee. When you work at Trace Minerals, you’re part of our family and we treat you that way.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help with all functions related to quality assurance and control for operations in the company.
• Assist with third party certification and government audits as needed.
• Conduct quality checks on receiving and is authorized to release components/raw materials if specifications are met.
• Assist with setup of specifications for raw materials as needed.
• Enter laboratory results in QMS system and assists in creating Certificate of Analysis for raw materials and finished product if needed.
• Send testing to outside qualified third-party laboratories.
• Assist with the DI Water Testing Program.
• Help with sampling program on raw materials for testing and sample retention.
• Support Laboratory Supervisor with all functions in the laboratory and assures that equipment is up to date for all calibration needs.
• Assist with Line Inspector duties as needed.
• Conduct Identity Testing program for raw ingredients in FTIR and conducts physical and microbial testing in-house based on in-house capabilities.
• Manage in-house gluten testing program.
• Assist with swab laboratory program including making sure equipment is calibrated and environmental swabbing is completed regularly.
• Authorized to conduct certain quality functions in absence of Quality Manager and Director of Quality if trained to do so.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have 1-2 years performing related duties or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Degree in chemistry or microbiology a plus.
• Working knowledge of 21 CFR 111 and 117 is also helpful.
• Prior Food or Dietary Supplement background a plus.
• Knowledge and proficiency in dilution techniques.
• Must possess proficient writing and communication skills.
• Must be organized, detail oriented, and possess computer skills with understanding of Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to speak, write, and communicate in Spanish a plus.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• 401 (k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Product stipend.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Maternity and Paternity leave.

Expectations and Evaluation Criteria:

• Must maintain a professional appearance.
• Maintain a high level of professional integrity and trustworthiness.
• Stay on top of all tasks, as there are a variety of small jobs associated with this position.
• Must be creative and well organized.
• Get along with co-workers and others.
• Refrain from gossip about co-workers or the company.
• Maintain contact with partners to meet organizational goals.
• Follow through on assigned projects.
• Fill out reports and paperwork accurately.
• Show initiative and avoid wasting time.

Trace Minerals is a fast-growing, innovative vitamin/mineral supplement company dedicated to renewing health and the body. We have been in business for over 50 years selling premium quality supplements to companies across the USA and around the world.
We want you to be part of our team. We foster a fun and exciting working environment, but most importantly, we respect you as an individual and as an employee. When you work at Trace Minerals, you’re part of our family and we treat you that way.

Pay: $22 - $25 / hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee discount

Job Type: fulltime

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site