Quality Control Technician III

At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We’re looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With 4,000+ team members worldwide, we lead with pride and purpose—prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn’t just our tagline, it’s the higher standard we live by every day.
** Job Description Summary
** Depending on the laboratory area, will perform analysis on Raw Materials, In-Process, Finished Product, or Stability samples using established analytical methods.
** Job Description
**** SUMMARY OF POSITION****:
** Depending on the laboratory area, will perform analysis on Raw Materials, In-Process, Finished Product, or Stability samples using established analytical methods.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS****:
*** Follow good documentation practices for the accurate and timely documentation of all activities
* Perform wet chemistry and instrumentation testing
* Follow site HSE Policies
* Assist with establishing & maintaining safe work standards in the lab
* Peer review all levels of work
* Conducts lab investigation and root cause analysis, providing solutions to issues
* Regularly uses communication skills to exchange information, especially technical information within the lab
** DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS****:
*** LIMS entry, approval, and data release of products
* Use of analytical balances, HPLC, GC, ICP, KF Titrator, IR, UV, pH Meter, volumetric glassware
* Wet testing like assay titrations, colorimetric tests, heavy metals, and sieves
* Maintain instrument readiness
* Ability to troubleshoot equipment and methods in areas of proficiency
* Provides guidance and support to team members
* Identify method improvements and perform change controls
* Ordering of lab supplies
* Actively sustains laboratory housekeeping and identifies improvement opportunities
* Completion of hands-on and electronic training
* Participates and leads area huddles or shift meetings
* Other duties as assigned
** MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS****:
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* Education:

** High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors Degree in science related field (Chemistry, Biology) is preferred or Associates Degree with equivalent combination of education, experience, and competencies accepted.
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* Experience:

** Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a cGMP facility
** Preferred Skills/

Qualifications:

*** Adept at wet and instrument testing
* Experience with Dissolution Baths is a plus.
* Working knowledge of analytical instrumentation and troubleshooting (GC/LC especially)
* Good technical writing and oral communication skills
* Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
* Substantial acquaintance with and understanding of application of basic lab/analytical principles, theories and concept
* Use and/or Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards
* Use of Empower or other chromatography software
* Previous Pharmaceutical experience is a plus
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* COMPETENCIES:

** Informing, Customer Focus, Listening, Perseverance, Organizing, function/technical skills, Peer Relationships, Comfort around Higher Management, Multi-tasking    
** ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/SCOPE:
** Reports to the Supervisor Quality Testing. Contacts involve matters of moderate importance to the organization and include R&D, Marketing, Production employees including Engineers, Supervisors, and Operators, Logistics, EHS, and DEA.  Infrequent customer contacts on routine matters.
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* WORKING CONDITIONS:

*** 80% Laboratory exposure to plant products, solvents and reagents, some of which are hazardous or potent compounds  + Requires use of PPE for lab environment and potential handling of controlled substances  + Primarily standing and walking within the building, but also requires some lifting.
* 20% Office environment
* Required to work 8-hour shifts
** 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,…