Quality Control Laboratory Technician

EKF DIAGNOSTICS INC•Boerne, TX

10h•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for laboratory testing activities and inspecting clinical testing kits and instruments at various stages of the production process. This role involves performing chemistry laboratory testing of products using appropriate testing equipment and procedures for a variety of qualities, including dimensions, performance, and mechanical or chemical characteristics. The technician will ensure compliance with company standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements, maintain documentation, and review manufacturing, packaging, and QC lab documents for accuracy. Calibration of laboratory equipment and inspection/release of chemical and packaging components are also key responsibilities. The role requires communicating quality or compliance concerns with urgency and adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), company policies, Quality Management System (QMS), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Other duties include ensuring compliance with safety regulations, maintaining a safe work area, and assisting in other company areas as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or its equivalent.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Detail oriented, accurate, efficient, and accountable.
Proven ability to meet deadlines; work in a fast-paced environment.
Project a positive company image by interacting with fellow employees, customers, and management in a cooperative, supportive, and courteous manner; displays a professional attitude.
Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computer, calculator, and copier.
Able to work with small tools and electronic equipment to test and inspect.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to read and interpret work related documents, procedures, and manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively; good written and oral communication skills; ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
General knowledge of the metric system units (length, area, volume, capacity, mass, and weight) and U.S. equivalents.
Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and reading.
Must be able to wear and work in personnel protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities in a laboratory setting.
Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech.
Constant repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers to operate keyboard and mouse; Dexterity and coordination are necessary to handle small components.
Frequently stand for prolonged periods of time.
Occasionally move about inside the facility to access office machinery, correspond with other departments, attend meetings/training, etc.
Frequently lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds; occasionally carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.
Occasionally sitting, squatting, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
Occasionally reaching for items above and below desk level.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a science related field.
Laboratory experience in a biology, chemistry, or medical environment.
General knowledge of biological and chemical concepts.
Experience in a cGMP environment.
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Technologist (MT) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform chemistry laboratory testing of products using appropriate testing equipment and procedures for a variety of qualities; Includes dimensions, performance, and mechanical or chemical characteristics using a variety of laboratory instrumentation including, but not limited to, pH meter, centrifuge, spectrophotometer, incubator, or automated analyzer.
Ensure compliance to meet company standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain documentation and record testing data in accordance with Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and Testing Instructions (TIs).
Review and inspect manufacturing, packaging, and quality control (QC) lab documents for accuracy and completeness.
Perform laboratory equipment calibration in accordance with specifications.
Inspect and release chemical and packaging components.
Communicate quality or compliance concerns with urgency.
Adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Comply with Company policies, Quality Management System (QMS) and Standard Operation Procedure (SOPs), etc.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures are followed; Maintain clean and safe work area.
Assist as needed in other areas of the Company where training requirements have been completed.
Perform other duties as assigned.