QC Technician I

Job Title: QC Technician I
Location: Cincinnati, OH 45237
Duration: 11+ months (possibility of extension)

Shift: 2nd Shift, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Pay rate: $25/hr. on W2

Job summary:
The QC Chemical Laboratory Technician assists QC analysts with support functions for routine analyses and documentation of any of the following: in-process, finished product, calibrations, stability samples, or projects within the QC Chemistry Laboratory, in a manner consistent with established standards. Supports internal development and/or manufacturing operations.
 
Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare test solutions including diluents and mobile phases.
• Collect dirty glassware and clean glassware as needed.
• Perform daily instrument calibrations/verifications as required.
• Maintain clear documentation in accordance with pharmaceutical industry standards.
• Coordinate and perform the collection of pharmaceutical waste from the laboratories, including dumping sample waste, removing/emptying solvent waste jugs, removing sharps containers, and other pharmaceutical wastes.
• Clean and maintain work areas and instrumentation.
• Track, receive, and log in solvents and other stock; order and stock the labs with supplies, including glassware; clean and organize general storage areas in the lab.
• Assist dissolution analysts with instrument setup and cleanup.
• Coordinate or assist in the coordination of safety, audit, or similar programs, including weekly checks of eye-wash stations.
• Communicate effectively with personnel across multiple departments.
• Perform all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, Good Documentation Practices, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain the necessary compliance status required by company and facility standards.

 
Education and experience:

• Typically requires no previous related experience.
• Work experience in a laboratory environment is preferred.
• Degree in physical science, preferably in Chemistry or Biology.

 
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Good knowledge and understanding of basic instrumental technologies and qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses.
• Awareness of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Good problem-solving skills and a logical approach to solving scientific problems.
• Follow all company policies, SOPs, cGMPs, work instructions, methods, and analyst’s guidelines.
• Demonstrate efficiency by multitasking and scheduling time to meet workload requirements.
• Actively seek additional assignments when primary testing responsibilities are completed.
• Take initiative and independently pursue training or learning opportunities to improve personal skills and share knowledge with team members.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as determining test reliability, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

 
Top skills:

• pH meter
• GxP documentation
• Volumetric glassware
• Laboratory safety
• GxP documentation

 
Physical requirements:

• Requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination to move around office and lab locations.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch for prolonged periods; lift and move weights up to 50 pounds.
• Arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for long periods.
• Visual acuity to use computers, equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods.
• Ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for extended periods.
• Use of PPE: safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, latex or similar gloves, safety apron, organic respirator occasionally.