QC Lab Tech
- Location: St. Louis, MO
- Type: Contract To Hire
- Job #37403
QC Lab Technician
Join our Quality Control team and start your career in pharmaceutical manufacturing with a Fortune 500 company! New grads with science backgrounds are welcome to apply!
Major Job Duties and Responsibilities (Listed in order of importance)
- Conducts routine and non-routine chemistry 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, TOC, and titrations.
- Ability to understand and follow Quality Control test methods or compendia methods (USP, EP, BP, JP or ACS).
- Calculates and generates data for compliance to specifications and reports results.
- Performs technical review of lab data.
- Calibrates and maintains lab equipment.
- May perform investigative analysis to support investigations, complaints or instrument troubleshooting.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline with knowledge and experience in one of the following areas: Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology
- 1-3 years of laboratory experience in related field
- Wet chemistry experience preferred (ex. Acid/Base Titrations, water content)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- 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
- Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills