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A Quality Control Analyst, in the biotech and medical device industries, works in laboratories performing biological, microbiological, and chemical tests on products and materials. Responsible for calibrating equipment, inspecting products, processing and testing materials, and reporting results. May work in other production environments to monitor and improve quality and efficiency in production systems and products.
$61,599 / year median in Michigan
-15% projected decline
Job Description
Carry out routine day-to-day quality control testing of raw materials, in-process samples, bulk samples, finished product samples and/or stability samples. Prepare solutions for testing and achieve familiarity with preparing solutions based on units of normality (N), molarity (M), %v/v, %w/w, %w/v, etc. Perform basic testing of raw materials, bulk samples and/or finished product samples (including stability samples). Progress in understanding and use of basic instrumentation in the QC Laboratory used in the performance of their specific duties (e.g., RM testing, FP/Stability testing). Document all aspects of testing in the laboratory notebook. Maintain an organized and neat workspace. Learn and utilize the basics of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and GDP (Good Documentation Practices). Familiarity with use of the electronic USP-NF and FLI's document management systems. Develop meticulous documentation skills. Generate test reports for review and approval. All other duties as assigned. Requirements Knowledge of basic Chemistry is a must; elements, compounds, chemical classes, solutions, how to prepare solutions by Normality, etc. Solid grasp of math skills. Must possess or be able to acquire basic skills involved in the use of a computer, including familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely-related field, or a combination of relevant education and experience. EO Employer M/F/Vets/Disabled. E-verify Participant.