QC Lab Analyst

Experience Required

1 - 3 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a Quality Control (QC) Lab Analyst to join our Quality Control Laboratory team. The Analyst will be responsible for testing of raw materials and finished products in our Quality Control laboratory.

This will be an onsite, Monday - Friday 3pm - 11:30pm shift, position at our Paris, KY chemical manufacturing facility.

What we're looking for

Education: Bachelor's degree in a science discipline with knowledge and experience in one of the following areas preferred: Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology

Experience: 1-3 years of laboratory experience in a related field preferred

Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

Wet chemistry experience preferred (ex. Acid/Base Titrations, water content)

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) experience

How you will thrive and create an impact

Conducts routine and non-routine chemistry and microbiological analysis of raw materials, in-process formulations and final products to established specifications.

Utilized and operates laboratory equipment and instruments according to laboratory work instruction or laboratory procedures such as pH, conductivity, UV, KF, FTIR and titrations.

Ability to understand and follow Quality Control test methods or compendia methods (USP, EP, BP, JP or ACS) and EXCIPACT standard.

Calculates and generates data for compliance to specifications and reports results.

Performs technical review of lab data forms such as water, environmental monitoring and direct measure analysis.

Calibrates and maintains lab equipment.

Enters final results and raw data for tested materials or products in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) as needed.

May perform investigative analysis to support investigations, complaints or instrument troubleshooting.

Performs Environmental Monitoring duties, which requires gowning into cleanroom and collection of air and surface samples while in the cleanrooms.

Reviews for discrepancies in data, manufacture COA, COC, and performs data verification in accordance with company procedures.

Applies appropriate disposition labels to materials (accepted, rejected, etc).

Handles hazardous materials using all appropriate or mandatory safety PPE and safety equipment.

Completes documentation in a legible manner and reviews for accuracy.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

Must have applied working knowledge of various laboratory instrumentation

Must be able to work independently with limited direct supervision, have demonstrated ability to follow through on multiple projects, and be goal oriented with a strong desire for achievement

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level. At times, may be exposed to a variety of different chemicals including flammables, corrosives, oxidizers and others.

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.

A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.

Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R-173719