Lab - Quality Associate

This will be a day shift position.  The hours will be Sunday through Thursday from 6:00am – 3:00pm with an hour for meal break.

Laboratory Quality Associates perform laboratory functions in support of Crystal Magnesium Sulfate testing, verification, and daily reporting. Also, completes in-process and finished goods inspection-verification for Crystal Epsom Salt product deliverables.

Laboratory Quality Associate shall have a minimum of 1-2yrs (Quality Assurance) experience working in a Regulated Manufacturing facility (FDA, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device). Laboratory Quality Associates must be highly motivated, self-disciplined, and possess excellent time management, oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills to perform essential functions in a team environment and the ability to work independently are essential to success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Laboratory Essential Functions:

• Perform Brine Testing (specific gravity, color, pH, chlorides), as needed
• Perform sample prep, calibration checks, and misc. lab duties.
• Perform Daily Crystal testing.

Quality Assurance Essential Functions:

• Perform Process Audits (escalating non-conformances with Shift Supervisor)
• Perform Process Sample Testing for Crystal Epsom Salt (Bulk Density, Density, pH, and Color)
• Perform in-process Batch Record review-verification concerning GDP (Good Documentation Practices) and escalating GDP errors and/or non-conformances with Shift Supervisor
• Perform in-process and final inspection-verification of 2000LB Super Sack (finished goods)
• Perform in-process and final inspection-verification of 50LB Bag (finished goods)
• Perform product dispositioning of non-conforming product.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree with minimum 6 credit hours of chemistry
• 1-2yrs. work experience in Quality Assurance (Manufacturing) and/or Quality Laboratory with demonstrated track-record of accomplishments.
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel).
• 1-2yrs. QA/QC experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
• 1-2yrs. QA/QC experience in a GMP/GDP Regulated Environment.
• Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Automotive QA/QC experience a plus
• Team Focused with Customer First mentality.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The above are considered essential duties and are illustrative of required job tasks, which are fundamental. Work will take place in a warehouse environment. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as assigned by management.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidates must be physically able to perform listed duties on a routine basis. By affixing your Signature to this Job Description, you are attesting to your ability to perform the “physical duties” as indicated below.

• Walking and standing for long periods of time (required for Inspection & Reporting process).
• Lifting & manipulating 20LB., 25LB., and 50LB. Bags (required for Inspection & Reporting process).