Senior Quality Lab Tech

Hawkins Inc • Luling, TX

16d • $65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Senior Quality Lab Technician preserves, prepares, processes, and maintains laboratory samples and supports the Lab Quality Management System (LQMS). The role requires understanding and operating complex, specialized laboratory instrumentation and analytical testing procedures, completing documentation and database records, providing technical assistance to customers, and writing reports.

The technician performs analytical and investigative testing for samples received across the network, reviews and records results, generates certificates of analysis (COAs), and releases finished products based on results. The role also supports laboratory equipment maintenance, method assurance and calibration, validation protocols, non-conforming material disposition, and quality-system documentation. The technician partners with Operations to resolve issues and improve processes, and supports testing and training at other Hawkins facilities.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in a science-related field; Chemistry is specified.
• At least four years of work experience in an external laboratory or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of analytical test methodology and ability to analyze and interpret results.
• Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ICP, IC, GC Mass Spec, or HPLC.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing using complex or specialized laboratory equipment, including sample preservation and preparation, documentation, and communication of results.
• Conduct and support investigative testing for samples received across the network and at other locations.
• Review and record test results, generate COAs, and release finished product based on results.
• Review work orders and ensure all released batches have a COA on file.
• Update instrumentation, methodologies, and training documents.
• Execute and maintain the retain sample process.
• Identify and quarantine non-conforming material and support its disposition.
• Sustain and improve the Quality Management System, including document reviews, DCOs, and procedure writing.
• Partner with Operations to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Research issues and develop recommendations addressing process, department, and customer concerns.
• Support other business units with analytical investigations.
• Conduct method assurance and calibrations.
• Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment as required.
• Assist with reviewing and implementing laboratory support policies, procedures, practices, and programs, including support for ISO 17025, ISO 9001, SQF, and IPEC requirements.
• Participate in and support execution of validation protocols.
• Train others on updated instrumentation methods.
• Support testing and training at other Hawkins facilities.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and LTD/STD coverage for eligible employees and dependents.
• 401(k) match.
• Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP).
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 5% bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior