Laboratory Analyst

Philip Morris International U.S.•Aurora, CO

12h•$88,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Philip Morris International (PMI) is undergoing a significant transformation with the clear purpose of delivering a smoke-free future. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to this change by providing full Quality support and expertise, particularly within Quality Testing Laboratories, to ensure a high level of quality for materials, products, processes, testing instruments, and methods. The position involves ensuring compliance with standards, implementing new analytical laboratories, managing routine laboratory operations, overseeing change management, and driving continuous improvement through technical support and effective communication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, or relevant skills through demonstrated experience.
3-5 years of experience in Quality Control in tobacco, food, pharmaceutical, or similar industry.
Advanced knowledge of International Standards (ISO).
Advanced knowledge of Quality tools, root cause analysis, analytical skills, and statistical tool knowledge.
Advanced knowledge of LIMS, preferably LabVantage.
Well-developed IT skills (Office) and project management skills.
Fluent in English.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (Required)

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to PMI and legal standards, policies, and environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability guidelines.
Foster a proactive, safety-first culture using preventive and predictive approaches in line with our Integrated Operating System.
Lead and execute laboratory equipment and instrument installation, qualification, and method transfer activities.
Prepare all documentation by ensuring the execution of the protocol or plan.
Ensure that method transfer activities are carried out and reported in a timely manner.
Ensure that deviations during qualification / transfer activities are investigated and escalated when required.
Propose action plans and ensure that corrective/preventive actions are followed and closed on time.
Follow the procedures for calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.
Maintain instrument and equipment calibration logs.
Coordinate and support the establishment of related procedures supporting Good Manufacturing Practices & Good Laboratory Practices and approve all procedures.
Ensure that internal audits (self-inspections) including quality system, laboratory audits and external audits are appropriately performed.
Ensure Non-Conformance & CAPA processes are implemented, followed, and documented according to PMI standards.
Investigate in a timely manner non-conformities and deviations, leveraging on lean problem-solving tools.
Follow change management process in the laboratories and ensure that validated state of the testing processes, methods, and systems are maintained.
Ensure the reporting and the update of key metrics.
Perform Risk Assessment for system changes and implement actions accordingly.
Implement and maintain the control strategy (specifications) for materials and semi-products including acceptance criteria for each incoming material in accordance with PMI guidelines, procedures, and statistical tools for sampling and analysis.
Provide technical quality support and expertise to improve material, products, and quality testing instrument and method performance with the focus of Quality Testing Laboratories.
Provide quality risk assessment and an accurate action plan/solution that immediately mitigates impact on Quality and Production KPI's.
Communicate all useful information for the good flow of Quality processes to concerned colleagues and support teams in order to meet quality and productivity.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Potential to receive a discretionary annual bonus
Company medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care
Health savings accounts
401(k)/Deferred Profit Sharing (DPS) Plan with 5% employer matching contribution and annual employer contribution
Paid vacation time
Paid sick time
12 paid company holidays
3 paid floating holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid family and medical leave
Paid bereavement leave
Paid sick and safe time
Paid public emergency leave
Paid time off for jury duty
Paid time off for certain activities relating to their status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or crime
Unpaid national guard and reserve leave
Unpaid civil air patrol leave
Unpaid qualified volunteer leave
Unpaid time off for employees engaging in certain activities relating to criminal proceedings
Basic life insurance
Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Option to purchase supplemental life and AD&D coverage for themselves, spouse, and dependent children.