QA Lab Technician I

Rockline Industries, people who make it right • Morristown, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for laboratory-based tasks which include sampling, testing, measuring, recording, analyzing, and reporting results. Finished product release decisions are made based on these results.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED, required plus a minimum of 3 years' experience in Quality, a Laboratory setting or Wet Wipes manufacturing; Associate’s degree, preferred or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Previous experience with electronic data base systems utilizing QA release of Finished Product functions; proficiency in JD Edwards with the ability to complete QA functions in the system, preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree, preferred or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Previous experience with electronic data base systems utilizing QA release of Finished Product functions; proficiency in JD Edwards with the ability to complete QA functions in the system, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining, Preparing, and testing of samples for finished product, raw materials, environmental swabs, Incoming water, and air. Use of Autoclave to prepare for and sanitize for lab testing and sterilization of waste.
• Performing laboratory tests including: petri film, agar plates, and UV Vis, Autotitrator, FTIR, TOC analysis, and pH testing
• Support environmental monitoring program
• Preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment including Microscopes, Celsis Advance system, UV Vis, Analytical Autotitrator, FTIR, TOC analyzer, Hoods, pH meter, Conductivity meter, Incubators, Autoclave, Pipettors, Gas Chromatograph, Centrifuge and Labware
• Initiate and participate in laboratory investigations.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness through following daily, weekly and monthly housekeeping standards.
• Managing microbiology and analytical lab material inventory
• Reviews carefully all important or contractual paperwork completed within the department, including all required record keeping minimizing problems or potential liabilities.
• Evaluating the suitability of new or modified testing and measurement equipment
• Supporting process improvement activities as requested
• Supporting operational validation activities with microbiological and analytical testing.
• Collecting, Submitting and Testing for acceptance of incoming chemicals
• Supporting raw goods hold/release activities – COA review and Tagging of Totes
• Testing of trial material through chain of custody process
• Maintaining and proper documentation of In-House standards and Solutions
• Demonstrate commitment to Rockline’s RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Associates have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of each associate’s essential accountabilities.
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability (effective the 1st of the months following 30 days of continued service)
• 401k w/ company match
• 7 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays for use at associate's discretion
• Immediately eligible for vacation and holiday pay!
• Annual allowance for prescription safety glasses
• Education and fitness reimbursement
• Associate referral program $$$!
• Associate discount programs
• Overtime available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED