PS - Plant Quality Control- Lab Analyst - - Band BTA

Procter & Gamble•INWOOD, WV

8d•$57,000 - $103,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for great teammates who have a passion for working in a laboratory and thrive in a dynamic environment. This role cultivates good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and company quality principles to deliver product performance and quality. As a QC Laboratory Analyst, you could work in an analytical or microbiological laboratory environment that stays in sync with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP). The work will require collection, labeling, analysis, and results recording related to raw materials, intermediate products, finished goods, packaging materials and other samples. Tracking, trend analysis, and other Quality Control (QC) related responsibilities will be performed as directed by laboratory systems. In addition to laboratory testing, QC Analysts may be required to write control documents like Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), deliver training, perform system health assessments, carry out “on the floor” coaching, and facilitate or participate in quality system failure investigations. Maintain cGMP principles and Good Documentation practices.

Requirements

Have a 2 year degree (or more) in a Science Field.
Commensurate experience of 5 years in a QC lab or GMP manufacturing operations will be considered.
Have computer literacy sufficient to use standard software (MS Office) as well as the ability to learn specific software and instrumentation.
Possess experience and knowledge of basic laboratory operations such as weighing, titrating, and preparing volumetric solutions.
Interpret analytical and microbiological method procedures and safety instructions using standard scientific terms and measures.
Perform routine calculations pertaining to analytical chemistry (e.g. dilution, concentration, test results).
Perform routine testing related to diluting, aliquot, and quantifying microbiological test results.
Have experience resolving operational or processes failures to understand root cause and able to develop an improvement plan
Have effective verbal and written communication skills with supervisor, other employees, and departments.
Are willing to wear appropriate safety equipment, such as safety shoes, hearing protection, and eye protection, wherever these things are necessary
Will work on a rotating shift schedule, including weekends.
Are able to work 24/7 rotating shifts and are available for overtime and call-in as needed.

Responsibilities

Performing raw material, finished goods, intermediate, and development sample analysis according to standard analytical procedures.
Performing routine instrument maintenance and calibration as needed during analytical work.
Conducting limited instrument troubleshooting and problem diagnosis.
Observing and identifying problems with results and reporting to supervisor.
Conducting analytical method development work with direct supervision and mentorship from Lab Leadership or other staff members.
Sampling and labeling materials as needed according to written procedures or specific instructions.
Inspecting appearance of raw materials during unloading as needed.
Coordinating the work with the Production Lead on night and weekend shifts to ensure appropriate prioritization of work.
Key Analytical Work: Physical Measurements, Wet Chemistry, Chromatography including using GCs and HPLCs, Compendial Testing
Key Microbiology Work: Traditional Plate Testing, Rapid Micro Screening Technology, MALDI-TOF, Autoclave