Quality Control Lab Sr. Analyst

Why Avantor?

• Full-Time Health Benefits on Your First Day
• Competitive Time off Package (PTO and Holidays)
• Employee Stock Options
• Retirement Plan Options with company match
• Direct Hire

What does the position do?

• Conducts routine and non-routine chemistry and microbiological analysis of raw materials, in-process formulations and final products to established specifications.
• Uses and operates laboratory equipment and instruments according to laboratory work instruction including advanced instrumentation, examples include but not limited to: UV, KF, FTIR, HPLC, electrophoresis (RNase/DNase), PCR, ICP, AA and titrations.
• Ability to understand and follow Quality Control test methods, compendia methods (USP, EP, BP, JP or ACS ) EXCIPACT and ISO 17025 standards.
• Calculates data generated for compliance to specifications and reports results. Recommends acceptance or rejection of materials or products based on test results.
• Performs technical review and approval of Quality Control laboratory records.
• Reviews Quality control records for method or procedure adherence, calculations and usage of instrument(s)/equipment.
• Performs approval of data and records in the LIMs software.
• Calibrates and maintains lab equipment.
• Performs certain scheduled Preventative Maintenance (PM) or minor repairs for instruments or equipment.
• Provides or assists with new hire training and guidance to laboratory staff.
• Enters final results and raw data for tested materials or products in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) as needed.
• Perform investigative analysis to support investigations, complaints and/or instrument troubleshooting.
• Applies appropriate disposition labels to materials (accepted, rejected, etc).
• Assists with execution of method validation or equipment qualification protocols.
• Revised or edits Quality Control documents in the QMS system such as work instructions, training manuals, or QC protocols following current processes.
• Creates, develops or implements work requests for manufactured products adjustments within scope of authority.
• Performs LIMS calculations as needed.
• Performs environmental monitoring in the clean room areas as needed.
• Schedule, prioritize and/or coordinate urgent items in Quality Control; works in conjunction with QC Coordinators, Operations or Sales as needed.
• Handles hazardous materials using all appropriate or mandatory safety PPE and safety equipment.
• Completes documentation in a legible manner and reviews for accuracy.

What do you need to have?

• Bachelor's degree in a science field of study such as Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology
• 2-5 years of laboratory experience or related experience
• Wet chemistry and analytical instrument experience preferred (ex. Acid/Base Titrations, KF, HPLC)

What would be nice to have?

• Have applied working knowledge of various laboratory instrumentation
• 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
• Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

What's the environment like?

• Typically works in a laboratory environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range oftemperature 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.

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!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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