Quality Assurance Technician I (Onsite - Howard, PA - Wednesday-Saturday 6:00am-4:30pm)

Niagara Bottling•Howard Township, PA

1d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician I ensures that all administrative tasks are completed in a timely manner, and that any non-compliances are elevated appropriately. The primary job responsibilities include scheduling, receiving, processing, and reporting laboratory test results as they are completed. This includes, but is not limited to, coordinating samples for testing, sample log in and organization, maintaining inventory and housekeeping, and data entry. This position works onsite, primarily in the laboratory within QA, but also works closely with the Chemist, Technologists, Technicians, and Laboratory Manager. The position may also occasionally work with the Quality Assurance Department, Beverage Development, Manufacturing, and Maintenance.

Requirements

0 Years – Experience in Science or similar manufacturing environment
0 Years – Experience in Laboratory
0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
High School Diploma
Knowledge of basic laboratory and chemical safety.
Performs work well under minimal supervision.
Handles basic issues and problems per protocol, and elevates effectively.
Ability to work well in both independent and collaborative group environments.
Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Teams, Office and data management systems.

Nice To Haves

2 Years– Experience in Chemistry or similar manufacturing environment
2 Years – Experience working in Laboratory
2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
Associate's Degree in Chemistry or other related field

Responsibilities

Assists with routine in-house laboratory testing per SOP.
Assists with calibration, verifications, equipment checks per SOP.
Adheres to all laboratory safety requirements. Maintains basic knowledge of chemical safety.
Maintains a clean and safe environment on a daily basis. Responsible for general housekeeping of the laboratory. Upholds timeframe sample retention and documents sample destruction.
Schedules sampling for Corporate and external laboratory testing programs. Communicates with the plants and laboratory team to ensure that samples are submitted on time, logged in properly, results are entered/communicated, and reports are stored in the designated location.
Schedules sampling and provides chain of custody to clients for routine testing.
Creates shipping labels and/or arranges for courier services, as needed.
Receives and signs for packages.
Maintains log of tracking information for items received and sent out.
Ensures that items received matches with Chain of Custody (COC) or Packing Slips.
Documents receiving conditions on COC and in data system.
Files COC and or Packing Slips in designated location.
Notifies sampler of receiving issues (i.e. over temperature, insufficient volume, etc.).
Requests and documents resampling, if required.
Organizes samples based on priority and testing requirements.
Labels samples for testing, as needed.
Provides status and turnaround time for routine in-house and external lab tests.
Generates purchase orders, facility maintenance requests, routine testing reports, data summaries, and other administrative tasks, as assigned.
Orders and maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and chemicals, coordinates waste and cleaning services (i.e. lab coats, rugs, etc.), and schedules preventive maintenance and service for equipment, as instructed.
Enters data from external laboratory reports into the in-house data management system. Saves external laboratory reports in designated location. Elevates out-of-specification results to laboratory manager and appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Assists with basic sample preparation and testing, as needed. Additional training is required.
Assists with putting together documents required for certification and reporting, as instructed.
Assists with other projects, as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities