QA Lab Specialist, AR

Rockline Industries & Iatric Manufacturing•Russellville, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides guidance to QA lab technicians and serves as a backup laboratory technician in microbiology and chemistry. The role supports the validation of analytical and microbiological test methods, plant project work, and performs/documents alert and action limit investigations. It also manages incoming raw material receipt and testing, supports and helps manage the environmental monitoring program, and maintains/troubleshoots the standard laboratory calibration and verification process of laboratory equipment. The specialist is responsible for properly documenting and communicating findings and results to senior management using Excel, Agile, or Infiniti systems, and for creating and revising procedures, work instructions, and forms as needed. This role also maintains and monitors the chemical hygiene plan, ensures laboratories are tour-ready, and trains personnel on laboratory functions. The position demonstrates commitment to Rockline’s RRITE Values and is designated as a Safety-Sensitive position.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a lab environment (or equivalent combination of education/experience).
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be able to communicate face-to-face and over the phone.
Requires good visual acuity with depth perception and color vision.

Nice To Haves

2 years as a Tech II preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills.
Previous experience with electronic database systems utilizing QA release of Finished Product functions preferred.
Proficiency in ERP systems with the ability to complete QA functions in the system preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides guidance to QA lab technicians.
Works as a backup laboratory technician in microbiology and chemistry.
Supports validation of analytical and microbiological test methods.
Supports plant project work.
Performs and documents alert and action limit investigations.
Manages incoming raw material receipt and testing.
Supports and helps manage environmental monitoring program.
Maintains and Troubleshoots standard laboratory Calibration and verification process of laboratory equipment.
Properly documents and communicates findings and results to senior management utilizing Excel, Agile or Infiniti systems.
Creates and revises procedures, work instructions, and forms as needed.
Maintains and monitors chemical hygiene plan.
Ensures that the laboratories are always tour ready.
Trains personnel on laboratory functions.
Demonstrate commitment to Rockline’s RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.
Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested.