Quality Control Laboratory Analyst

Procter & Gamble•Lee's Summit, MO

3d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for great teammates that have a passion for working in a laboratory and thrive in a dynamic environment. This role cultivates good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) and company quality principles to deliver product performance and quality for consumers. As a QC Laboratory Analyst, you could work in a manufacturing laboratory environment that stays in sync with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP). The work will require collection, labeling, analysis, and results recording related to raw materials, intermediate products, finished goods, packaging materials and other samples. Tracking, trend analysis, and other Quality Control (QC) related responsibilities will be performed as directed by laboratory systems. We also have roles for a QC Analyst that require writing control documents like Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs), deliver training, perform system health assessments, on the floor coaching, products disposition, facilitate or participate on quality system failures investigations. Maintain cGMP principles and Good Documentation practices. Meaningful work on Day 1 includes performing raw material, finished goods, intermediate, and development sample analysis according to standard analytical procedures. We perform routine instrument maintenance and calibration as needed during analytical work. We conduct limited instrument troubleshooting and problem diagnosis. You will observe and identify problems with results and report to your supervisor. You will conduct analytical method development work with direct supervision and mentorship from the Lab Coordinator or other staff members. You may sample and label materials as needed according to written procedures or specific instructions, inspect empty bulk trucks prior to loading and appearance of raw materials during unloading as needed. Another responsibility will include coordinating the work with the Production Lead on night and weekend shifts to ensure appropriate prioritization of work.

Requirements

Have a 2-year degree or more in a Science Field.
Commensurate experience of 5 years in a QC lab or GMP manufacturing operations will be considered.
Computer literacy sufficient to use standard software (MS Office) as well as the ability to learn specific software and instrumentation.
Experience and knowledge of basic laboratory operations such as weighing, titrating, and preparing volumetric solutions.
Ability to interpret analytical method procedures and safety instructions using standard chemistry terms and measures.
Ability to perform routine calculations pertaining to analytical chemistry (e.g. dilution, concentration, test results).
Experience resolving operational or processes failures to understand root cause and able to develop an improvement plan.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with supervisor, other employees, and departments.
Willingness to wear appropriate safety equipment, such as safety shoes, hearing protection, and eye protection, wherever these things are necessary.
Ability to work on a rotating shift schedule, including weekends.
Ability to work 24/7 rotating shifts and availability for overtime and call-in as needed.

Responsibilities

Performing raw material, finished goods, intermediate, and development sample analysis according to standard analytical procedures.
Performing routine instrument maintenance and calibration as needed during analytical work.
Conducting limited instrument troubleshooting and problem diagnosis.
Observing and identifying problems with results and reporting to supervisor.
Conducting analytical method development work with direct supervision and mentorship.
Sampling and labeling materials as needed according to written procedures or specific instructions.
Inspecting empty bulk trucks prior to loading and appearance of raw materials during unloading as needed.
Coordinating the work with the Production Lead on night and weekend shifts to ensure appropriate prioritization of work.
Writing control documents like Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Delivering training.
Performing system health assessments.
On the floor coaching.
Product disposition.
Facilitating or participating on quality system failures investigations.
Maintaining cGMP principles and Good Documentation practices.