Quality Assurance Technician I
Quality Assurance Technician I
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Job Description
The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician I focuses on the performance of analytical testing activities within the consumable product lines. They are responsible for testing incoming goods and intermediate products and reviewing the results of QA testing in comparison to established specification and/or LGC requirements.
Areas of Responsibility:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
Essential Functions:
- Completing analytical QA activities for products in accordance with established procedures.
- Ensuring products tested adhere to established specifications and LGC requirements for product acceptance.
- Verifying Records in Master Control electronic batch records and approving release of product.
- Recommending product disposition and updating records associated with products and incoming goods for review by QA management.
- Supporting investigations to determine nonconforming product root causes and corrective actions.
- Operating and maintaining standard equipment (e.g. Metrology systems DNA synthesizers HPLCs spectrophotometers and Mass Spectrometers) within the site used to support QA activities.
- Performing general equipment or instrument maintenance and upkeep activities (e.g. verification tests loading support materials onto instruments cleaning of the inspection area etc.).
- Labelling and processing products and incoming goods with an appropriate status label after product disposition (e.g. Approved Rejected etc).
- Assisting in verifying and documenting QA activities and procedures. Propose new ideas to improve overall QA efficiency.
- Perform any required routine checks to keep QA equipment performing at a high level.
- Adhere to site safety policies and work with the Safety Coordinator to implement new safety procedures as required
- As part of the Quality team support QC activities as required
- Other duties as assigned. Responds with flexibility and collaboration to the needs of the business.
Qualifications :
Essential Knowledge & Qualifications:
- Associates degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline
- 0-2 years of related post-degree experience
- Knowledge of laboratory automation
- Use of Microsoft Office Outlook Word and Excel
Preferred Knowledge & Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline
- Working knowledge (1-3 years) of and/or experience with PCR Real-Time PCR oligosynthesis data analysis and experimental design
- Working knowledge (1-3 years) of or experience in a QA or QC role.
- Statistical data analysis via Minitab is a plus
Behavioural & Interpersonal Competencies:
- Resonate and operate in line with LGCs core value behaviors: Passion Curiosity Integrity Brilliance and Respect
- Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills through comprehensive documentation practices meticulous attention to detail that ensures accuracy efficiency and high-quality outcomes across all work processes.
- Knowledge of standard laboratory techniques measurement and inspection process.
- Promotes an environment of strong customer service both internally and externally to achieve company goals and targets.
- Responds as requested to address important initiatives and special projects and is able to work independently and collaboratively when needed.
Additional Information :
The typical pay range for this role is:
Minimum: $19.45 USD per hour
Maximum: $32.40 USD per hour
This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for the Minnesota based position. The actual base salary will depend on several factors such as: experience skills and location.
This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus program. Participation in the bonus program is not guaranteed and bonuses are awarded at the discretion of the company based on individual and company performance results.
What we offer (US based-employees):
- Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits for employees and dependents
- FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care childcare and elder care
- Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
- Company-paid short- and long- term disability life insurance and employee assistance program
- Flexible work options
- Pet Insurance for our furry friends
- Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
- PTO that begins immediately
- Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work Company wide social events frequent catered lunches and much more!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform crucial job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
