Quality Control Technician

Responsibilities:

Support daily and weekly quality testing, inspections, and procedures.
Initiate corrective actions to have final products with required specifications.
Support Quality Control Manager to train associates on safety program to protect employees against harm.
Mentor and guide staff to maintain clean and safe working conditions.
Update and maintain all documentation for auditing purposes and collect samples for shelf life and laboratory analysis.
Report to QC Manager specific information related to product information from Production dept.
Conduct quality calibrations, internal audits, and project assignments in timely, safe and professional manner.
Report results, issues and roadblocks to Quality Supervisor.
Convey any instrumentation issues to QC Manager for review and resolution.
Report QC Manager of unusual product observations and analytical results while analyzing or sample handling.
Comply with established quality, safety, and environmental procedures and policies.
Coordinate with management, general labor and outside inspection agencies to help maintain production standards.

Qualifications:

B.S. degree in Chemistry or Biology or related field preferred but not required
2+ years related industry experience.
Ability to use all automated laboratory equipment.
Computer literacy and experience with Laboratory Information Systems.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, along with good mathematical skills.
Ability to follow company SOPs and perform complex laboratory protocols successfully.
Understands and applies basic laboratory safety instructions, reagent handling precautions, and disposal of chemical waste according to local environmental regulations.
HPLC, UV familiarity