Sr. QC Technician Lab Support & Sample Management
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Job Location:
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C Laboratory Setting Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.) Will work with hazardous/toxic materialsJob Description
How will you make an impact
The Sr. QC Technician Sample Management will work on a team of technicians focused on supporting the sites QC sampling operations. This team is responsible for the pickup of GMP manufacturing samples and transport to various storage locations within QC. This team is also responsible for sub-aliquoting bulk samples from production into smaller aliquots as dictated by the supporting GMP documents. The team also will use the sites LIMS systems to generate samples print labels and record GMP transactions for samples. This team works in parallel with the QC Laboratory Support functional team.
What will you do
- Pickup and transport samples from the manufacturing areas to quality control testing/storage areas. Report sample issues to the appropriate management as required per procedures.
- Receive samples into the analytical and microbiology laboratories. Receive samples for storage into the QC Sample Management storage units.
- Manage receipt of incoming sample shipments and outgoing sample shipments.
- Work in a biological safety cabinet with some level of gowning to sub-aliquoting bulk samples to smaller aliquots. Login samples to the LIMS system properly label aliquots and receive to final storage as required per the label.
- Clearly and accurately communicates status of samples (picked up for testing for send-out) to cross-functional area teams
- Support the team by helping manage the teams inventory supplies stock.
- Maintain up to date training records.
- Effectively train department employees in the execution of Sample Management tasks
- Performs all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures Good Manufacturing Practices Good Laboratory Practices and Safety guidelines. Maintains the necessary compliance status required by company and facility standards.
- Author Sample Management documents in the site electronic document management system
- May investigate and complete investigation of minor sample management deviations
- Assist with additional laboratory support duties as necessary to meet departmental goals.
How will you get here
Education/Experience:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience OR Bachelors Degree
Knowledge Skills Abilities
- Working knowledge of GMP regulations in a GMP environment preferred
- Knowledge of cGMP practices and aseptic techniques preferred
Skills
- Accurate Pipetting Skills
- MS Office must be good with computers and a variety of software
- Detail oriented
- Results driven
- Safety Mindset
- Electronic document system
- Trackwise or equivalent deviation system
- Electronic Sample Management System (LIMS)
- SAP
- Electronic Laboratory Monitoring (LabWatch or BAS)
Abilities
- Able to read write and communicate in English
- Able to understand and carry out instructions
- Reliable
- Strong communication (written and verbal)
- Effectively multi-task
- Able to work in an environment of change
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to recognize problems developing not just occurring
- Occasional heavy lifting or moving required
Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
A flexible work schedule is required.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs independently with occasional heavier objects of up to 50lbs with assistance.
Routine push/pull/lift activities involving sample carts sample freezer trays and other objects.
Must be able to wear gloves and other PPE to handle samples.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. This role is actively moving between desk and laboratory work.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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