QC Lab Analyst

Avantor • Paris, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Avantor is looking for a Quality Control (QC) Lab Analyst to join our Quality Control Laboratory team. The Analyst will be responsible for testing of raw materials and finished products in our Quality Control laboratory. This will be an onsite, Monday - Friday 3pm - 11:30pm shift, position at our Paris, KY chemical manufacturing facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline with knowledge and experience in one of the following areas preferred: Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology
• 1-3 years of laboratory experience in a related field preferred
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) experience preferred
• Must have applied working knowledge of various laboratory instrumentation
• Must be able to work independently with limited direct supervision, have demonstrated ability to follow through on multiple projects, and be goal oriented with a strong desire for achievement
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Wet chemistry experience preferred (ex. Acid/Base Titrations, water content)
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) experience

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine and non-routine chemistry and microbiological analysis of raw materials, in-process formulations and final products to established specifications.
• Utilized and operates laboratory equipment and instruments according to laboratory work instruction or laboratory procedures such as pH, conductivity, UV, KF, FTIR and titrations.
• Ability to understand and follow Quality Control test methods or compendia methods (USP, EP, BP, JP or ACS) and EXCIPACT standard.
• Calculates and generates data for compliance to specifications and reports results.
• Performs technical review of lab data forms such as water, environmental monitoring and direct measure analysis.
• Calibrates and maintains lab equipment.
• Enters final results and raw data for tested materials or products in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) as needed.
• May perform investigative analysis to support investigations, complaints or instrument troubleshooting.
• Performs Environmental Monitoring duties, which requires gowning into cleanroom and collection of air and surface samples while in the cleanrooms.
• Reviews for discrepancies in data, manufacture COA, COC, and performs data verification in accordance with company procedures.
• Applies appropriate disposition labels to materials (accepted, rejected, etc).
• Handles hazardous materials using all appropriate or mandatory safety PPE and safety equipment.
• Completes documentation in a legible manner and reviews for accuracy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success.

What This Job Offers

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