Quality Laboratory Technician

Solenis•Florence, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing technical support regarding the chemistry of products, adherence to quality specifications, regulatory and environmental compliance. The successful candidate will be able to perform chemical testing of batches, line samples, and raw materials along with providing batch adjustments as necessary. They will also be able to tabulate and summarize a variety of data. This candidate should also be able to actively participate and comply with our Quality, Health, and Environmental programs, including: training initiatives and following all policies and procedures. This position works in a team environment and is required to assist others as necessary.

Requirements

Minimum Education Preferred: Bachelor’s in Chemistry or related science with minor in Chemistry OR experience may be substituted for education
Minimum Experience Preferred: At least 1 year of experience in a Quality Control environment within a GMP regulated facility
Experience with IR, UV/VIS, Moisture Analyzer
Ability to stand for periods of up to 4 hours at a time
Ability to perform repetitive bending and stretching on a daily basis
Ability to lift up to 45 pounds occasionally
Employee must use and maintain their PPE and follow Area specific PPE policies and rules.
Contact lenses are not permitted.

Responsibilities

Employs safe work habits and complies with all applicable Diversey safety requirements
Works closely with the Quality Manager and Supervisor, Plant Management, Production teams, and QA personnel at other sites
Ensures products are produced according to the Bill of Materials (BOM)
Provides daily production support including: timely testing, evaluating, and recording test results for raw materials, production batches, and finished products
Calculates and provides adjustments to products as required and communicates with R&D and Regulatory for process improvements for both mixing and packaging
Operates/Maintains laboratory instrumentation
Conducts audits and summarizes date for management review
Coordinates and performs ATP testing to release micro sensitive products to comply with Hygienic Manufacturing Guidelines
Provides support to the plant with regard to waste minimization, environmental compliance, regulatory compliance, timely disposition of returns, discrepant product and materials
Prepares customer Certificates of Analysis (COA’s)
Reviews and files raw material Certificates of Analysis
Reviews laboratory work instructions
Enters data into SAP database
Issues and completes non-conformance reports as needed and/or directed
Trains and assists plant personnel in the use and standardization of laboratory equipment and procedures in their departments
Trains new lab personnel in procedures, product analysis, and instrumentation use and maintenance
Utilize SPC methods in data collection, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective/Preventive Action effectiveness, and Cost saving/Avoidance Analysis
Supports the compliance and maintenance of GMP and ISO 9001/14001 documentation
Performs GMP and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 audits as scheduled
Reviews, inspects and authorizes the release of DIN products (GMP) as well as perform routine stability testing on Plant manufactured goods
Participates in continuous improvement activities such as 5 Why Investigations, Kaizen, TPM, etc.
Ability to change shifts to cover vacation and needs of the business