QC Sampling Associate

NOTICE:
The posting for local applicants only - is not for those applying for a global assignment and/or for employees working outside of Cipla's U.S. Subsidiaries or Affiliates.

Job Title:

QC Sampling Associate

FLSA Classification:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt/Hourly Professional

Work Location:

Central Islip, NY

Work Hours:

General Shift: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (may vary based on business needs)

Reports To:

Quality Control Director

Hourly Rate: $23/hour -$31/hour

Purpose:

The content and statements documented in this job description are designed to describe the general nature and level of work as well as provide a basic understanding of the role, responsibilities, and expectations of the person assigned to perform the job. This job description is not designed to provide an exact or exhaustive list of all job duties, tasks, skills, and qualifications.

The intent of this job description is to be representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and in accordance with the established performance expectations.

Scope:

The scope (content and statements) of this job description is designed to describe the general nature and level of work as well as provide a basic understanding of the role, responsibilities, and expectations of the person assigned to perform the job. This job description is not designed to provide an exact or exhaustive list of all job duties, tasks, skills, and qualifications.

The intent is to give a general scope of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position and provide basic performance expectations. The scope of the job may be modified with respect to the department, group, and on an individual assigned basis to a sometimes-specific testing group. Consideration of education, relevant training, and experience or a combination of all three may also result in further modification of the role.

Duties and Responsibilities

The general duties and responsibilities of the Quality Control Lab Technician include but are not limited to

the following:

• Perform sample withdrawal for all incoming raw materials, packing materials including but not limited to receipt, logging distribution and destruction.
• Update all sample information in SAP as per company procedures.
• Complete data entry as required.
• Oversee temperature and humidity monitoring for retention and sample storage rooms.
• Conduct sample loading in stability chambers and submitting stability samples as per schedule.
• Sampling of the materials received at Invagen Warehouse locations for laboratory testing purposes as per the established sampling procedures.
• Assist in the shipment of the samples to contract labs as required
• Provide general housekeeping in the QC lab and any other functional activity as assigned by management.
• Maintaining and updating the retention rooms of raw materials as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent education credential (ex. GED) required.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Programs to include Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other lab-related systems.
• 2 years' work experience in a pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, cosmetics raw materials sampling activity.
• Associates degree or higher in Chemistry, Laboratory Science, or related fields of study from an accredited institution. (Preferred)

• Proficiently speak English as a first or second language
• Have excellent organization, learning and teaching skills required to work in teams
• Ability to understand and analyze complex data.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and other scientific based software.
• Experience in oral solid dosage is a plus.

Professional and Behavioral Competencies

• Hourly position.
• Full time
• Must be willing to work in a pharmaceutical packaging setting.
• Must be willing and able to work any assigned shift ranging from first or second shift.
• Work schedule may be Monday to Friday.
• Must be willing to work some weekends based on business needs as required by management.
• Must possess a positive, professional attitude toward work and willingness to cooperate with co-workers and supervisors.
• No remote work available
• No employment sponsorship or work visas.

Working conditions

This role works in a cGMP laboratory or manufacturing environment, where personal protective equipment is required, which may include uniforms, lab coats, safety glasses, respiratory protective equipment, hearing protection, etc. Work with or around solvents, powders, or other materials commonly found in a pharmaceutical laboratory or manufacturing facility is required.

The role may be assigned on a work-shift basis, where required (Day, Evening, Night). Weekend or Holiday work may be requested or required.

Long periods of standing up/walking during the working hours; ability to ascent/decent ladders; and able to lift up to 35 pounds.

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