QA Laboratory Technician L1

Sysco•Rahway, NJ

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The QA Bulk Laboratory Technician is responsible for examining bulk batches coming from Compounding; if out of specification, it provides instructions to Compounding to remediate. This role involves releasing or rejecting batches based on laboratory results. The technician must maintain a safe working environment and adhere to safety guidelines and GMPs related to personal hygiene and the handling of raw materials and equipment to uphold safety standards.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in related science field
1-year experience in a related manufacturing position
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills.
Detail-oriented.
Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and specifications.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and inter-department staff.
Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner.
Ability to successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply & divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work with little supervision and use independent discretion.
Ability to operate computerized lab equipment and maintain accurate data/records.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Team-oriented and able to successfully work independently or in a collaborative/group setting.
Flexible, adaptable, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and shift priorities as necessary.
Uses time effectively.
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Responsibilities

Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
Test bulk batches vs. standards and specifications.
Adjust batches within specification if required.
Release or reject, as appropriate.
Replace stability samples in stability-chamber at appropriate temperatures.
Test stability samples according to schedules and report problems/failures to R&D Manager.
Calibrate laboratory instruments daily.
Keep external calibrations up-to-date, including: viscometers and certified thermometers annually.
Test line start-up samples as soon as possible, so that Production can start a line.
Keep notebooks up-to-date and signed according to GMP regulations.
Reviews raw material test data and, if all specifications are met, release materials in the warehouse management system.
Give bulk micro samples to Micro group to send out for testing, if needed.
Send out samples to customers for their approval before shipping them the product, a create Certificates of Analysis for bulk products being sent out to other companies.
Keep laboratory dye inventory up-to-date by sending dyes that will be expiring within one month out for micro testing, and order additional dye from Sayreville, before inventory in laboratory expires.
Test samples from external contract manufacturers.
Prepare chemical solutions as needed, including acids, bases, and dyes, for laboratory adjustments.
Change stability-chamber charts monthly.
Change status of finished goods in the Warehouse Management System, as needed.