QC Lab Analyst

Avantor is looking for a Quality Control (QC) Lab Analyst to join our Quality Control Laboratory team. The Analyst will be responsible for testing of raw materials and finished products in our Quality Control laboratory.

This will be an onsite Monday Friday 3pm 11:30pm shift position at our Paris KY chemical manufacturing facility.

What were looking for

• Education: Bachelors degree in a science discipline with knowledge and experience in one of the following areas: Biology Chemistry or Microbiology

• Experience: 13 years of laboratory experience in a related field

• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office (Word Excel Access) experience preferred

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Wet chemistry experience preferred (ex. Acid/Base Titrations water content)

  • Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) experience

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Conducts routine and nonroutine chemistry and microbiological analysis of raw materials inprocess formulations and final products to established specifications.

• Utilized and operates laboratory equipment and instruments according to laboratory work instruction or laboratory procedures such as pH conductivity UV KF FTIR and titrations.

• Ability to understand and follow Quality Control test methods or compendia methods (USP EP BP JP or ACS) and EXCIPACT standard.

• Calculates and generates data for compliance to specifications and reports results.

• Performs technical review of lab data forms such as water environmental monitoring and direct measure analysis.

• Calibrates and maintains lab equipment.

• Enters final results and raw data for tested materials or products in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) as needed.

• May perform investigative analysis to support investigations complaints or instrument troubleshooting.

• Performs Environmental Monitoring duties which requires gowning into cleanroom and collection of air and surface samples while in the cleanrooms.

• Reviews for discrepancies in data manufacture COA COC and performs data verification in accordance with company procedures.

• Applies appropriate disposition labels to materials (accepted rejected etc).

• Handles hazardous materials using all appropriate or mandatory safety PPE and safety equipment.

• Completes documentation in a legible manner and reviews for accuracy.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

• Must have applied working knowledge of various laboratory instrumentation

• Must be able to work independently with limited direct supervision have demonstrated ability to follow through on multiple projects and be goal oriented with a strong desire for achievement

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level. At times may be exposed to a variety of different chemicals including flammables corrosives oxidizers and others.

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.

A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.

Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking standing bending reaching lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

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Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances lifechanging science.

The work we do changes peoples lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his moms voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

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