Laboratory Analyst
About The Position
As Quality Control Engineer, you will be part of our Quality Department and will be reporting Manager Quality Control. Your role will be to provide full Quality support and expertise to others with the focus of Quality Testing Laboratories to achieve a high level of quality material, product, process, testing instrument, and methods. Ensure Compliance and Safety Guarantee 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. Implement new analytical laboratories: Lead and execute laboratory equipment and instrument installation, qualification and method transfer activities. Prepare all the 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. Routine Laboratory Operation 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. Change Management 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. Continuous Improvement and Communication 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.
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
- Provide full Quality support and expertise to others with the focus of Quality Testing Laboratories to achieve a high level of quality material, product, process, testing instrument, and methods.
- 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 the 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 an 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, and short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost.
- Option to purchase supplemental life and AD&D coverage for themselves, spouse, and dependent children.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
