QO Lab Analyst I-III

Zoetis • Kalamazoo, MI

2d

About The Position

The QO Lab Analyst works effectively in a fast-paced, customer-oriented team laboratory environment, analyzing raw materials, packaging materials, in-process materials, APIs, utilities, and/or finished product samples to support the company’s quality program. The role may also support manufacturing quality control activities, such as cleaning verification.

The analyst performs, documents, checks records for, and troubleshoots qualitative or quantitative assays using standard laboratory equipment through modern automated instrumentation. They interpret data for accuracy, precision, trends, and potential GMP impact, and recommend corrective action when appropriate. The position requires high productivity, multitasking, attention to detail, good laboratory technique to prevent cross-contamination or sample misidentification, and adaptability in a changing environment.

The analyst performs routine and non-routine analyses from compendial and internal sources, participates in laboratory investigations, and may train others as skills and knowledge allow. The position may also involve writing routine assay protocols or conducting assay, process, or instrument qualifications. The successful candidate must be able to learn new skills and techniques quickly. Work is full-time, regular, with a stated shift of 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

• AAS, BA/BS, or MS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related science.
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least one high-complexity technology (such as HPLC, uHPLC, GC, or advanced spectroscopy), or at least two low- to medium-complexity technologies (such as TLC, titrations, wet chemistry/physical testing, or water testing), as required by the business unit.
• Ability to quickly learn new skills and techniques.
• Good laboratory technique to avoid cross-contamination or sample misidentification.
• Must not be Cephalosporin/Penicillin sensitive.
• Duties involve occasional lifting of less than 35 pounds, reaching, and sitting while working at a computer terminal.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years of related experience in Quality Operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze raw materials, packaging materials, in-process materials, APIs, utilities, and/or finished product samples in support of the company’s quality program.
• Perform, document, record-check, and troubleshoot qualitative or quantitative assays using laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Support manufacturing quality control activities, which may include cleaning verification.
• Interpret and evaluate data for accuracy, precision, trends, and potential GMP impact, and recommend corrective action when necessary.
• Perform routine and non-routine analyses using compendial and internal sources.
• Participate in laboratory investigations as required.
• Train others as skills and knowledge allow.
• Write routine assay protocols or conduct assay, process, or instrument qualifications when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree