Quality Assurance Lead Technician

Avantor•Carpinteria, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Lead Technician supports the analytical testing validation quality team by independently doing hands-on lab duties, including complex testing and documentation. This role involves executing testing of samples following approved test method procedures by utilizing and operating analytical and scientific instrumentation (GC, GPC, UV-Vis, FTIR) to carry out QC testing. The technician will also perform basic routine testing, standardized Test Methods for validation purposes, and daily calibration verifications of testing instruments. Additionally, the role includes performing basic routine calibration, troubleshooting, and occasional maintenance on testing equipment, preparing calibration standard solutions, and verifying their proper preparation. The position also requires supporting laboratory inventory upkeep, ensuring compliance with company quality standards and industry regulations, supporting the safety culture, and performing routine cleaning and housekeeping duties. Practical application of internal software like Product Lifecycle Management software (Oracle Agile PLM) and ERP (SAP) is expected, specifically to generate change orders related to QC methods. Other duties as assigned may also be part of the role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required.
Laboratory experience required varies by education level; 0 years with a Bachelor’s degree, 2 years with an Associate’s degree, or 4 years with a High School Diploma or GED.
Experience with analytical techniques (GC, GPC, UV/Vis, FTIR, rheology, thermal analysis).
Experience with basic physical chemistry parameters (pH, pressure, temperature).
Proven experience using the Scientific Method and laboratory practices.
Experience using calibrated instruments.
Experience handling chemicals safely.
Basic Computer Skills (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook).
Basic Math and basic statistics knowledge are required.
Good communication skills.
Time-management skills.
Team-player: ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Attention to detail.
Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures.
Able to work independently by following clear instructions.
Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Proficient in GDP and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry (or related field) is preferred.
Science-based intermediate math and statistics preferred.
Practical application of internal software like Product Lifecycle Management software (Oracle Agile PLM) and ERP (SAP).
Generate change orders related to QC methods.

Responsibilities

Execute testing of samples following approved test method procedures by utilizing and operating analytical and scientific instrumentation (GC, GPC, UV-Vis, FTIR) to carry out QC testing.
Independently perform basic routine testing, which may include viscosity, pH, tensile testing, and acid/base titrations.
Perform standardized Test Methods for validation purposes.
Perform daily calibration verifications of testing instruments i.e., GC, GC/MS, GPC.
Perform basic routine calibration, troubleshooting, and occasional maintenance on testing equipment.
Prepare calibration standard solutions for building calibration curves on GC and GPC instruments.
Verify calibration standards and curves are properly prepared.
Support laboratory inventory upkeep, ensuring supplies are properly stocked, labeled, and accessible.
Ensure compliance with company quality standards and industry regulations to maintain quality within the scope of the job description, including documentation and reporting.
Support safety culture in analytical spaces and follow applicable safety procedures.
Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping duties ensuring instruments and workstations are clean and properly maintained.
Perform practical application of internal software like Product Lifecycle Management software (Oracle Agile PLM) and ERP (SAP), in specific, to generate change orders related to QC methods.
Perform other duties as assigned.