Quality Control (QC) Laboratory Technician I - Tues to Sat 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Eurofins•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The QC Laboratory Technician I performs daily analysis of manufactured products and is responsible for making product release or rejection decisions after training and demonstration of proficiency. The role also involves maintaining, calibrating, and validating analytical equipment. The technician is expected to exercise sound technical and business judgment and follow laboratory practices and applicable procedures. The position works closely with QC personnel and other departments, including Manufacturing, Customer Support, Development, Maintenance, and Logistics. It requires careful, timely analysis; accurate production records; consistent quality and efficiency; and proper operation and upkeep of equipment and the work area. The technician must follow company health, safety, and regulatory policies, including appropriate handling of hazardous materials and use of PPE, and successfully complete applicable on-site training.

Requirements

BS or high school degree, or equivalent.
Proven ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Prepared to work overtime during shifts other than the assigned shift or on weekends if requested.
Proven ability to work well in a team with little supervision.
Ability to lift 35+ pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an ISO-9000 or cGMP environment.
Experience with MALDI-TOF, mass spectrometry, ESI mass spectrometry, Capillary Gel Electrophoresis, or HPLC; these are a plus but not necessary.
Previous experience working with general laboratory equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Excel and experience using laboratory-specific software.
Previous experience working with hazardous chemicals.

Responsibilities

Communicate and work effectively with QC personnel and employees in Manufacturing, Customer Support, Development, Maintenance, and Logistics.
Understand and follow relevant workflows, work instructions, checklists, batch records, and logs.
Make Quality Control decisions according to company specifications in a timely manner after completing training and demonstrating proficiency.
Multitask product analyses while paying close attention to detail.
Ensure the proper daily operation of automated equipment.
Keep equipment and the work environment clean, organized, and ready for use.
Troubleshoot and correct commonly encountered laboratory equipment issues.
Maintain accurate production records in accordance with requirements and established Quality System standards.
Maintain consistent quality and efficiency in all work processes.
Follow company health, safety, and regulatory policies, including hazardous-material handling and proper PPE use.
Successfully complete applicable on-site training programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.