QC Lab Tech II

Job Overview

The QC Lab Technician will perform routine operations of organoleptic testing, QC analytical instrumentation (including, but not limited to HPLC, UPLC, GC-MS, FTIR, ICP-MS, Elementar, Tempo, Vidas, Gene Up) routine maintenance, instrument verification, and maintaining proper records according to appropriate FDA guidelines for Foods and Dietary Supplements.

Job Title: QC Lab Technician II
Location: Salt Lake City UT
Department: QC Lab
Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: QC Lab Supervisor
Shift: Varies

• Ensure compliance with established regulations and customer requirements, including GMPs as listed in 21 CFR 111 and 117, and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) scheme;
• Perform routine operation of QC instrumental and organoleptic analyses;
• Verify and maintain all analytical instrumentation;
• Assist with development of methods;
• Provide chemistry expertise and perform miscellaneous analyses as needed;
• Assist with the review and approval of product and process specifications, related to QC;
• Develop and support QC wet-methods as needed;
• Support the QC lab repeatability and reproducibility studies;
• Read test results and notify Lab Management of results that are out of specification;
• Assist with training and research assignments;
• Maintain safe, efficient, and compliant lab operations;
• Reporting and evaluating results and data entry using Labware (LIMS);
• AOAC proficiency testing participation;
• Completion of required training as needed;
• Follow cGMP guidelines and processes as established in department SOPs;
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment;
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary.

• High school diploma required;
  Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Science related field or equivalent preferred;
• At least 6 months of experience working in the Prinova QC Laboratory;
• Proficiency in at least three areas of laboratory operation (e.g., Microbiology (Tempo/Vidas/Gene Up), HPLC, UPLC, Elementar, ICP-MS, Sample Management);
• Qualification as a trainer in at least 2 areas of laboratory operation;
• Knowledge of chemistry and analytical chemistry fundamentals as related to quality control;
• Strong functional and technical skills, strong analytical instrumentation background in quality control and in a production environment;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Good organizational skills and great attention to detail;
• Experience with cGMPs a plus;
• General knowledge of microbiology is a plus;
• Working knowledge of LIMS, Microsoft Office and general computer concepts;
• Intermediate math, communication, and problem solving skills;
• Ability to follow company processes and procedures;
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended hours;
• Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours;
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment;
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.;
• Ability to wear any required PPE;
• Ability to work around a variation of different smells and aromas;
• Other physical requirements include occasional squatting, bending, twisting, and bi-lateral hand and wrist movement;
• Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.

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

Note:

Prinova reserves the right to change or assign other duties and responsibilities without notice.