Quality Control Technician

PROFARM • Davis, CA

5d • $24 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Quality Control Technician to join our Quality Control group. This position will help scientists propagate plants from seeds, conduct insect and plant bioassays, maintain fungal cultures, test materials for QC release, and will generate test records that are accurate, concise, and complete. The QC Technician should possess basic knowledge of biology and be familiar with general lab equipment and practices.

Requirements

• An Associate’s degree in a Biological discipline or two years of equivalent educational or work experience is required for this position.
• Manual dexterity and vision sufficient to handle and perceive attributes of very small insects.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in workload priorities, ability to prioritize tasks, ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, regulations, and laboratory procedures.
• Ability to write documents and report data.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and peers.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as area, length, and volume.
• Able to calculate and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and statistical functions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism such as graphs, formulas, and scientific equations.
• Possess intermediate personal computer skills including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics.
• Good organizational and record keeping skills.
• Capable of handling and carrying out multiple tasks and projects simultaneously under stringent deadlines.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-project environment.
• Detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hands-on lab experience
• Exposure to aseptic technique
• Prior experience working with insects in a regulated laboratory setting

Responsibilities

• Assist in the propagation of plants from seed, maintaining fungal cultures and setting up bioassays
• Conduct microbial, insect, and plant bioassays, evaluate and record results
• Set up, sterilize, clean, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment
• Prepare a variety of media types and laboratory reagents
• Perform raw material and finished product sampling, and testing assuring adequate, appropriate, and complete documentation
• Collect, input, and organize test data, and report results
• Assist in maintaining product retains and inventory
• Be aware of Quality Control and manufacturing policies, safety concerns, and environmental conditions that can affect product quality
• Comply with quality systems procedures, as applicable
• Support other lab functions as required
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures, and report all unsafe activities to appropriate supervisor.
• Participate in efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skill.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Health plan including medical and dental coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• Long term disability
• Flexible spending account for dependent care and/or medical expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree