QO Lab Analyst I-III

Zoetis • Kalamazoo, MI

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About The Position

The QO Lab Analyst works in a fast-paced, customer-oriented team laboratory environment, analyzing samples of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process materials, APIs, utilities, and/or finished products to support the company's quality program. The role performs, documents, checks records for, and troubleshoots qualitative and quantitative assays using standard laboratory equipment and modern automated instrumentation. It may also include manufacturing QC support, such as cleaning verification.

The analyst evaluates data for accuracy, precision, trends, and potential GMP impact, and recommends corrective action when appropriate. The position requires high productivity, multitasking, attention to detail, and a low error rate, as well as flexibility and sound laboratory technique to prevent cross-contamination or sample misidentification. The analyst performs routine and non-routine analyses from compendial and internal sources, participates in laboratory investigations, and may train others, write routine assay protocols, or conduct assay, process, or instrument qualifications as skills and business needs allow. The successful candidate must be able to learn new skills and techniques quickly.

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.
• Must not be sensitive to Cephalosporin/Penicillin.
• Ability to perform 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 quality program.
• Perform, document, check records for, and troubleshoot qualitative or quantitative assays using laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Support manufacturing QC activities, potentially including cleaning verification.
• Interpret and evaluate data for accuracy, precision, trends, and potential GMP impact, and recommend corrective action where appropriate.
• Perform routine and non-routine analyses using compendial and internal sources.
• Participate in laboratory investigations as required.
• May train others as skills and knowledge allow.
• May write routine assay protocols or conduct assay, process, or instrument qualifications.
• Use good laboratory technique to prevent cross-contamination and sample misidentification.

What This Job Offers

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