About This Role
This role is for a Scientist I in Quality Labs, responsible for performing routine wet chemistry testing to support manufacturing and product delivery. The position involves working independently after training, applying standard practices, and recognizing discrepancies in results within a laboratory setting.
Responsibilities
- Maintain laboratory instruments in their qualified state
- Utilize state-of-the-art knowledge to perform tasks
- Initiate and participate in laboratory investigations of non-conforming laboratory test results
- Collect and prepare laboratory records for evaluation following good documentation practices
- Provide audit support (e.g., front room, back room or SME)
- Maintain accurate documentation and timely reporting
- Operate laboratory equipment
- Utilize computer software packages
- Prepare standards, reagents, and controls according to established procedures
- Consistently meet required training due date targets
- Comply with all job specific safety procedures and utilize PPE when necessary
- Comply with quality system requirements as defined within procedures and instructions
- Use test equipment (Gas Chromatograph, UV-VIS, ICP, FTIR, and others, where applicable)
- Utilize applicable software systems as needed for the job (e.g., Compliance Wire, ADAPTIV, etc.)
- Consistently meet required work performance targets (RE's), if applicable
- Support LEAN and Six Sigma Initiatives
- Support Maintenance Excellence (ME2) including 6S and Operator Asset Care
- Accurately complete records as defined within the job procedures (e.g., manual and/or electronic documentation)
- Provide training for others on test methods, protocols, specifications, laboratory core competencies and SOPs
- Perform with competence, upon training, routine testing following laboratory test methods and procedures
- Develop competence, upon training, in the use of laboratory instruments and equipment
- Perform daily calibrations/verifications and routine maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and equipment according to current SOPs
- Work in compliance with current GMPs about documenting, testing and maintaining accurate laboratory notebooks and data sheets
- Communicate business-related issues or opportunities to next management level
- Follow all company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable
- Ensure personal and company compliance with all federal, state, local and company regulations, policies, and procedures
- Perform other duties assigned as needed
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