Lab Technician III

Fresenius Kabi • Melrose Park, IL

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About The Position

The Lab Technician III receives, verifies, logs, stores, and tracks samples, and performs scheduled inspections of reserves, incoming materials, and complaints. The role uses computerized systems to schedule testing, enter and review results, maintain sample inventory, and release lots in LIMS. The technician maintains qualified inspector status, documents work in accordance with GMP requirements, coordinates testing, communicates with other departments, and serves as a backup to the supervisor when needed. The position also trains Lab Technician II employees and performs additional inspections related to product complaints and deviations, as well as destruction of expired samples. Employees are responsible for compliance with applicable company documents, programs, and activities related to Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems. The stated salary range is $28.00–$32.00 per hour; final pay depends on factors including experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

• Associate degree preferred, or previous relevant work experience.
• At least three years of experience in a laboratory environment; pharmaceutical or other similar regulated-industry experience is preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Flexibility to manage continually changing projects and priorities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding policies.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Laboratory experience in the pharmaceutical industry or another similar regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and log samples using SAP and LIMS.
• Ensure proper sample storage and maintain chambers and the warehouse.
• Document activities accurately in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Schedule testing, enter results, and maintain inventory using computerized systems such as LIMS.
• Perform scheduled inspections, including inspections of reserves, incoming materials, and complaints.
• Review and approve data.
• Release lots in LIMS.
• Train Lab Technician II employees.
• Serve as a backup in the supervisor’s absence.
• Track testing status and report issues to the supervisor.
• Communicate testing status to other departments.
• Perform additional inspections required for product complaints and deviations.
• Destroy expired samples.
• Maintain accurate sample inventory.
• Maintain up-to-date qualified inspector status.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
• Comply with company documents, programs, and activities related to Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Employee assistance program.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree