Qc Lab Analyst

Roquette • Gurnee, IL

5h • $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. Want to help us make a difference? Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients. Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles. The Role: We are looking for our next QC Lab Analyst within our Quality Assurance Team. The QC Lab Analyst will be responsible for analytical support for RAI processes and products including analytical testing, review of product quality data, improvements for existing methodologies, and lab equipment troubleshooting. A successful candidate will be highly responsible, detail-oriented, motivated and a self-starter with a broad understanding of chemical analysis and microbiological techniques. In addition, this individual will possess the ability to effectively communicate and develop professional relationships with internal and external parties. This position is located in Gurnee, IL.

Requirements

• BS in Biology/Chemistry or Related Field
• Strong oral and written communication
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Strong problem solving, innovative and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience in a lab setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality control tests utilizing standard lab equipment (e.g. spectrophotometer, HPLC, pH meter) to evaluate and report on the quality of products manufactured with defined specifications.
• Enters testing results into SAP LIMS system.
• Reads, understands and follows laboratory standard operating procedures, using ability to perform qualitative and quantitative assays.
• Manages, coordinates and executes tasks including: Analytical instrumentation calibration Wet-chemistry and instrumental analysis of in-process and final products Execution of validation studies Tactical management of retained samples based on established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Basic laboratory equipment and instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, as directed.
• Provides laboratory work coverage on rotating staggered 1st shift schedule to support RAI Manufacturing Operations.
• Works collaboratively with internal and external constituents, including Quality Assurance, Production, Customer Care, Shipping and external vendors.
• Inspect products for compliance with established quality specifications Initiate documentation for nonconforming materials as required Manage laboratory chemical inventory system and retention of materials Assist with cross-training and mentoring other Quality Analyst Support or execute validations as assigned Effectively plan and utilize resources for timely completion of assigned projects.
• Critically evaluate, analyze and interpret data for conclusions and resolutions of problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level