QC Technician - 3rd Shift

POSITION SUMMARY :

Performs routine and non-routine analysis of a chemical and physical nature on finished, raw and processed ingredients as well as Finished Stock samples. Performs microbiological analyses on raw, processed, and finished ingredients; components and Finished Stock. Utilizes prescribed methodology and technique in two of three laboratory areas (RI, FI or Micro), at minimum. May function in the control of raw ingredients or finished stock via performance of sampling, inspections and recording. 3rd Shift Technicians ONLY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Approves and releases raw ingredients, processed ingredients, finished ingredients and Finished Stock according to established procedures.
• Communicates to the appropriate department the status of raw, finished, processed ingredient and microbiological analyses.
• Communicates test results out of specification.
• Standardizes and calibrates laboratory equipment and analytical instruments according to the cGMP requirements. Maintains a complete and cGMP-compliant notebook.
• Prepares reagents and tests media as directed.
• Perform finished stock evaluations (when applicable, i.e., Line Start-ups, Line Prep release, Branch inspections).
• Performs general laboratory duties such as glassware maintenance, chemical inventories maintenance, receiving, and logging standard samples and chemicals. Ability to store samples retains, in non-lab areas such as the basement or warehouse. Maintains all related notebooks, records, logs and files related to the above functions.
• Reviews and verifies drug calculation and laboratory notebooks for accuracy.
• Participates in the routine auditing of facility records for cGMP compliance.
• Able to understand facility systems as it relates to the control and release of quarantined materials such as FSC, Finished ingredients and raw materials.
• Follow safety policies and maintain good housekeeping in work area.
• Perform analytical and identification determinations using various lab instrumentation such as High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography (thermal and flame), Infrared Spectrophotometer, UV / Vis Spectrophotometer, X-Ray and Karl Fisher.
• Makes adjustments to finished ingredient batches that are not within specifications.
• Monitors processing steps in the manufacture of first manufactured batches and selected problem products in conjunction with lab management personnel.
• Must shade match and problem solve make-up products.
• Maintains standard samples of raw ingredients, perfume oils and finished ingredients.
• Handles collection and disposal of hazardous waste and waste solvents generated by the lab and HPLC equipment in accordance with safety and environmental regulatory requirements.
• Perform sampling of incoming ingredients or materials (when applicable).
• Maintains all related notebooks, records, logs and files related to the above functions.
• Reviews and verifies drug calculation and laboratory notebooks for accuracy.
• Participates in the routine auditing of facility records for cGMP compliance.
• Able to understand facility systems as it relates to the control and release of quarantined materials such as FSC, Finished ingredients and raw materials.
• Follow safety policies and maintain good housekeeping in work area.
• Perform analytical and identification determinations using various lab instrumentation such as High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography (thermal and flame), Infrared Spectrophotometer, UV / Vis Spectrophotometer, X-Ray and Karl Fisher.
• Makes adjustments to finished ingredient batches that are not within specifications.
• Monitors processing steps in the manufacture of first manufactured batches and selected problem products in conjunction with lab management personnel.
• Must shade match and problem solve make-up products.
• Maintains standard samples of raw ingredients, perfume oils and finished ingredients.
• Handles collection and disposal of hazardous waste and waste solvents generated by the lab and HPLC equipment in accordance with safety and environmental regulatory requirements.
• Perform sampling of incoming ingredients or materials (when applicable).
• Performs tests to determine the microbiological qualities of Processing and Packaging machines (e.g. swabbing, sterility tests).
• Conducts environmental sampling and testing of ambient air, compressed air, and process water.
• Prepare media to support all testing within the micro lab.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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