Job Title

Requisition

Location

Additional Locations

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Depending on the laboratory area, will perform lab support activities for the quality control labs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow good documentation practices for the accurate and timely documentation of all activities
• Perform the following core activities:
  • Waste disposal
  • Daily calibration of instruments, including but not limited to:
    • pH
    • Balances
    • Karl Fischer
  • Order and stock lab supplies
  • Disposal of expired raw materials
  • Housekeeping - cGMP
  • Reagent preparation
  • DEA destruction
  • Maintenance of standards
• Follow site HSE Policies
• Assist with establishing & maintaining safe work standards in the lab
• Peer review all levels of work
• Conducts lab cGMP and Housekeeping inspections
• Uses communication skills to exchange information

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain instrument readiness
• Actively sustains laboratory housekeeping
• Completion of hands-on and electronic training
• Participates in area huddles or shift meetings
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree in science related field (Chemistry, Biology) is preferred or with equivalent combination of education, experience, and competencies accepted.

Experience:

Working knowledge of wet chemistry required

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of analytical wet testing and/or instrumentation.
• Experience in a cGMP environment is preferred.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Acquaintance with and understanding of application of basic chemistry/analytical principles, theories and concept
• Use and/or Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards
• Previous Pharmaceutical experience is a plus

COMPETENCIES:

Informing, Customer Focus, Listening, Perseverance, Organizing, function/technical skills, Peer Relationships, Comfort around Higher Management, Multi-tasking

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/SCOPE:

Reports to the Supervisor Quality Testing. Contacts involve matters of moderate importance to the organization and include R&D, Marketing, Production employees including Engineers, Supervisors, and Operators, Logistics, EHS, and DEA. Infrequent customer contacts on routine matters.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 90% Laboratory exposure to plant products, solvents and reagents, some of which are hazardous or potent compounds
  • Requires use of PPE for lab environment and potential handling of controlled substances
  • Primarily standing and walking within the building, but also requires some walking between buildings, stairs, and lifting.
• 10% Office environment
• Required to work 8-12 hour shifts, the potential for night, weekend, and holiday work depending on the business needs

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.