QC Analyst I

Job Summary:

Tolmar is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented QC Analyst I to join our team. As a key member of our laboratory team, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of our products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine testing of raw materials, cleaning samples, bulk intermediate and finished product, and/or stability samples, according to established regulatory protocols and procedures.
• Complete training and become proficient in basic preparation techniques and analytical methods.
• Inspect and sample materials in accordance with specified requirements.
• Perform heating, mixing and sampling of raw materials using laboratory and material handling equipment.
• Ensure proper status, containers, and storage of materials and product.
• Review SOPs and work instructions using the electronic document management system.
• Collect and retain samples in accordance with procedures.
• Perform retest sampling.
• Pull additional sample requests or inventory requisitions for items in inspection.
• Perform cleaning and monitoring of rooms and equipment.
• Document all activities and maintain records in adherence to good documentation practices.
• Maintain accountability for proper use and care of instrumentation.
• Complete tasks on time and work to eliminate repeat errors.
• Follow all procedures applicable to job functions to ensure high quality of work.
• Prioritize tasks and performs job duties with minimal guidance from management.
• Work to complete tasks in an efficient manner and serve as a productive member of the department.
• Contribute to a highly productive environment by avoiding distractions.
• Follow procedures to determine status or disposition, and properly document results on records and in laboratory notebooks.
• Ensure that company and regulatory data integrity guidelines are consistently followed.
• Provide detailed accounts of testing performed to investigators.
• Maintain accountability for promoting an atmosphere of teamwork, cordiality and respect towards co-workers.
• Provide support to the department leadership with the implementation of new systems, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Generate new ideas to create efficiencies and improve processes; willingly support new ideas and process enhancements.
• Participate in required annual hazardous waste training.
• Interact respectfully with all other employees both inside and outside of the department and members of management and show interest in others' input and reasoning.
• Appropriately resolve differences of opinion.
• Complete training in accordance with requirements and timelines.
• Coordinate equipment calibration with Calibration Technicians.
• Monitor equipment and facilities for proper operating conditions.
• Participate in monthly quality and safety walkthroughs.
• Perform various other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline, preferably in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
• Previous experience in an analytical laboratory position preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
• Valid driver's license and Acceptable MVR may be required.
• Ability to bend, squat, and lift minimum of 30 pounds required.
• Ability to pass physical and eye exam required. Ability to see color.

Working Conditions:

• Laboratory setting. Will be exposed to solvents, bio-hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and pharmaceuticals.
• Must be adaptable to shifting priorities and operate with a sense of urgency while maintaining high quality in order to meet important timelines in a high throughput lab.
• Business demands may present a need to work extended hours.
• Working conditions are in an office, warehouse, laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• Occasional overtime may be required.
• Work may consist of travel between multiple facilities.

Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We do not discriminate on the basis of age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.