Technician, Quality Lab

DEPARTMENT: TECHNICAL

POSITION: QC LAB TECHNICIAN

REPORTS TO:

ANALYTICAL LABORATORY SUPERVISOR

BASIC FUNCTION

Perform chemical and physical analyses and tests required for quality control of processes or products and ensure compliance of our specification.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Required to understand and follow all company policies and procedures, safety requirements, cGMP regulations and customer requirements applicable to this position.
• Perform Physical and Chemical analysis of bulk aerosol, liquid concentrates, raw material, finished products, blend gas, C & S samples and any other material coming to the Lab for testing.
• Perform necessary adjustment on different bulk product.
• Operating equipment needed to perform testing such as HPLC, GC, UV, IR, Solids Meter, Density Meter, Moisture Meter, Refractometer, etc.
• Maintain a daily Laboratory Notebook documenting work performed per GMP and GLP regulations.
• Testing line start up samples such as bulk and propellant to assure proper gas and batch is on the line.
• For any material that does not meet specification write an NCR report.
• Calibration of Lab Equipment and keeping Calibration Logbooks current.
• Review other QC Lab Technician’s data for correctness.
• Perform material and product release functions in JDE
• Perform other duties as assigned by Analytical Laboratory Supervisor or Technical Director.

EDUCATIONAL/BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS

A 4-year degree in science, preferably a B.S. in Chemistry or minimum 2-year Associates degree; must be computer proficient.

DIRECT REPORTS: This position has no direct reports.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

N: Never (not at all)

F: Frequent (34%-66% of the time)

S: Seldom (1-10% of the time)

O: Occasional (11-33% of the time)

C: Constant (67%-100% of the time)

Activity

Frequency

Description of Tasks (every task assigned requires the activity as indicated)

Sitting

F

Standing

F

Walking

F

Driving

N

Lifting (50) lb.

S

Carrying (50) lb.

S

Pushing/Pulling (100) lb.

N

Climbing Stairs/Ladders

F

Bending/twisting at waist

O

Kneeling/squatting

O

Crouching/Kneeling

S

Crawling

N

Reaching above shoulder

O

Repetitive Motion

O

Handling/Grasping

C

Fine Finger Manipulation

F

Talking

F

Hearing

C

Seeing

C

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.