QC Lab Analyst I - Littleton, NH

Adventure Ready Brands•Littleton, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Adventure Ready Brands is looking for a curious, analytical QC Lab Analyst I who is ready to learn, make an impact, and grow with a growing company. This is an early-career opportunity for someone with little to no laboratory experience or relevant education who is excited to apply what they’ve learned in a hands-on manufacturing environment. You’ll play an important role in ensuring the quality and integrity of our raw materials, batches, and finished products while developing your technical expertise alongside our Quality team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
0–2 years laboratory experience.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
Ability and willingness to learn new laboratory methods, equipment, and processes.
Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow detailed written procedures.
Ability to perform repetitive technical activities consistently.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to accurately enter, review, and manage laboratory information.
Ability to maintain organized records and workspaces.
Basic mathematical competency, including decimals; fractions; percentages; ratios; unit conversions; and basic dilution calculations.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, bachelor's degree, technical certificate, or coursework in chemistry, biology, microbiology, pharmaceutical sciences, medical laboratory science, or another related scientific discipline is preferred but not required.
Previous pharmaceutical, OTC drug, cGMP, FDA-regulated, or quality-control laboratory experience is preferred but not required.
Previous HPLC or microbiological testing experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform analytical and microbiological testing of raw materials, bulk batches, finished goods, and environmental/production samples.
Test and release applicable raw materials and bulk batches in accordance with approved methods and specifications.
Complete finished goods and stability testing.
Prepare and ship samples for outside analytical and microbiological testing.
Prepare and execute laboratory methods using approved procedures and analytical equipment.
Document testing and results accurately and maintain compliance with SOPs, GLPs, and quality requirements.
Identify and communicate unexpected results, testing issues, or potential quality concerns.
Support development, validation, and implementation of new testing methods and analytical equipment.
Assist with maintaining laboratory equipment, supplies, and chemical standards.
Partner with Quality and Manufacturing teams to provide technical support and help resolve quality-related issues.
Participate in SOP training, laboratory training, and continuous improvement activities.
Complete required orientation, cGMP, GDP, data integrity, safety, and laboratory training.