Laboratory Technician

Job Description

• The Laboratory Analyst position supports the Medicated Feed Additives (MFA) business of a client in Willow Island, WV.
• The Quality Control laboratory provides testing and release support for the Willow Island manufacturing site. The preferred candidate will meet the criteria for an Analyst III, IV, or V level, as described below.

Position Responsibilities :

• The Laboratory Technician will receive and prepare samples for analytical testing and initiation of stability studies.
• Performs physical testing of routine and non-routine samples with little supervision including but not limited to raw materials, in-process testing, API & finished good release and stability testing.
• Supports the site quality, safety, and production needs and goals compliantly.
• Works within cross-functional teams.
• Coordinates own work assisting the lab to complete priority projects.
• Completes all activities following site cGMP, Safety requirements, and client Standards.
• The Laboratory Technician will conduct laboratory activities related to experiments, studies, and projects in support of production, laboratory, or other client groups :
• Understands and follows cGMP regulations.
• Data maintenance and record keeping are in accord with GMP and SOPs
• Participates in projects and follows through to completion.
• Supports laboratory operations using the technical ability to run routine samples independently.
• Recognizes abnormal results and / or instrument problems and reports them to supervision providing input to cause and possible solutions.
• Performs routine tests and experiments following compendial or standard procedures
• Has an understanding and has applied skills related to Lean & -S.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates laboratory basic equipment such as balances, pH meter, sieves, and ovens and has an understanding and has used advanced laboratory equipment such as Viscosity, Karl Fischer, UV / VIS, HPLC, and GC.
• Maintains and follows Standard Operating Procedures dealing with their work area and can apply knowledge to assist in other work areas.
• Generation of protocols and execution of projects with little oversight. May lead a project and be responsible for completion.
• May assist with the writing and revising of procedures.
• May be assigned to projects dealing with special samples needing method modifications, with close supervision.
• Records test results on standardized forms and prepare reports describing procedures used.
• Prepares charts and graphs to assist in the evaluation and interpretation of data.
• Completes investigations into aberrant data and generation of summary reports for their own work, and can apply problem-solving techniques in a team environment.
• Considered a Subject Matter Expert in Procedures for their area, providing training in and out of their department.
• Maintains a safe and clean working area and assists others in the same.
• Will work with Analysts, Scientists, and Management staff on a routine basis for the receipt and preparation of QC Test Samples and Stability study samples.
• Follows good documentation practices.
• Adheres to the client's Core Beliefs, demonstrating exemplary behaviors.
• Identifying EHS hazards and proposing solutions to improve lab / safety compliance.

Education And Experience :

Analyst Iii

High School degree or equivalent with approximately years of lab experience, preferably in an FDA-regulated environment;

or a -year degree with approximately years of experience or a degree in a related scientific field with approximately years of experience.

Analyst Iv

High School degree or equivalent with approximately years of lab experience, preferably in an FDA-regulated environment;

or a -year degree with approximately years experience or degree in a related scientific field with approximately years of experience.

Analyst V

High School degree or equivalent with approximately years of lab experience, preferably in an FDA-regulated environment;

or a -year degree with approximately years of experience or a degree in a related scientific field with approximately years of experience.

Technical Skills Requirements :

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to use and perform HPLC, UV, GC, and other instrumental techniques.
• Ability to generate protocols and summarize data.
• Ability to communicate within and outside the immediate department.
• May contact vendors and / or external customers for administrative and technical information.
• Ability to work weekends and off shifts, as needed.
• Computer literate with the following applications : MS Excel, Word
• Ability to utilize application software such as Empower, Trackwise, and SAP.
• Familiarity with Lean concepts and -S.

Physical Position Requirements :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is regularly exposed to laboratory and office settings, and a manufacturing environment.

The colleague will be required to utilize certain Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to hard hats, safety ( steel-toed ) shoes, eye protection, gloves, and protective clothing.

The colleague must be able to access all areas of the plant.

Benefits :

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• k Retirement Fund

About the Company

As the world’s leading animal health company, our client is driven by a singular purpose : to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals.

After + years of innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illness, they continue to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide - from livestock farmers to veterinarians and pet owners.

The company’s leading portfolio and pipeline of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, and technologies make a difference in over countries.

A Fortune company, they generated revenue of $ billion in with , employees.

Our client’s Colleagues foster a run it like you own it mindset and know their decisions and actions make a direct impact on our business and our customers.

They have a highly collaborative culture and work across the business as one team to get results that matter.

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