Chemical Quality Control Laboratory Specialist

Steris Corporation•Pagedale, MO

3d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing quality inspection in accordance with the requirements for ISO, FDA QSR, and STERIS policies. This would include but is not limited to testing raw material, in-process, and finished goods using the various analytical instrumentation (i.e. HPLC, GC) and with supervision perform failure investigation.

Requirements

Bachelors degree
4 years experience required with Associate’s degree in a regulated industry (i.e. FDA / ISO13485)
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
Ability to make recommendations on improvements to test methods and procedures
Ability to make decisions on experimental steps and data analysis within defined parameters and guidelines.
Ability to recognize and communicates unexpected experimental results, Interpret data with direction.

Nice To Haves

Any previous experience working in a similar regulated industry - internships included.
QC Lab experience in a related, regulated, chemical manufacturing field.
Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
Previous work experience in a quality control setting or chemistry lab.

Responsibilities

Decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of glassware and other containers.
Monitoring and maintenance of laboratory equipment including calibration.
Preparation of media and reagents.
Perform routine product and raw material testing of samples.
Perform product and raw material testing of samples.
Preparation of reagents, standard solutions, equipment for use, etc.
Recognize and communicate unexpected results in a timely manner and completed Out of Specification forms (OOS), Non-conformance Reports (NCR) and Incoming Rejection Forms (IRs) for nonconforming or rejected materials.
Write and revise standard operating procedures (SOPs) under supervisor’s direction, using Quality software to change, submit and review documents.
Participate in Investigations (complaints, failure, calibrations, equipment, etc.).