Technician Analytical Lab (6601)
About The Position
The Analytical Technician performs accurate chemical and analytical testing in QC laboratories to support the quality of Nice-Pak products. The role follows Good Laboratory Practices and maintains accurate documentation. It includes routine testing of raw materials, bulk liquids, and finished products, as well as non-routine testing and technical support for plant problem solving and root cause analysis. The technician also manages laboratory supplies, prepares standards, calibrates and verifies equipment, and prepares or revises laboratory procedures. Additional responsibilities include developing and performing validation studies, supporting method transfers and validations, ensuring process capability is compatible with finished-product specifications, recommending equipment purchases and upgrades, and presenting laboratory results in monthly meetings. The position handles special projects, provides reports to QA/QC leadership, and contributes to quality planning, cost-saving goals, and continuous improvement. Performance is assessed through safety, quality compliance, cost savings, service, teamwork, communication, and efficient analytical testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or another related science field.
- At least one year of experience as a technician in an analytical laboratory environment.
- Knowledge of analytical methods and theories and ability to apply them in daily work and problem solving.
- Ability to follow testing methodology accurately and precisely.
- Knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and LIMS.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to conduct root cause analysis for out-of-specification results.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to generate technical reports.
- Ability to learn new test methods and minimize documentation errors in a cGMP environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an analytical laboratory in a manufacturing environment regulated by 21 CFR 210–211.
Responsibilities
- Perform analytical and chemical testing according to NPTMs, SOPs, and WIs on raw materials, bulk liquids, and finished products.
- Perform non-routine chemical testing, including flush samples, sanitizer verifications, and investigations.
- Record results accurately in laboratory notebooks and designated forms in accordance with GLPs.
- Provide production and other plant areas with technical expertise and analytical support for problem solving and root cause analysis.
- Order laboratory analytical supplies and monitor inventory levels.
- Prepare standards and perform equipment calibrations and verifications.
- Prepare or revise laboratory procedures, work instructions, methods, and SOPs as required.
- Review laboratory notebooks for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
- Develop and perform validation studies when required.
- Ensure compatibility between process capability and finished-product specifications.
- Recommend equipment purchases and upgrades.
- Support and perform method transfers and validations.
- Present laboratory results in monthly meetings.
- Handle special projects and assign them when required.
- Provide reports as necessary to the QA/QC Manager, Quality Director, or designee.
- Participate in quality-team problem solving and root cause analysis.
- Assist with site cost-saving goals related to Quality.
- Develop and implement short- and long-range goals and plans for continuous improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
