Quality Control Scientist

Quality Control Scientist Spokane, WA Job Details Full-time From $54,999.88 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid jury duty Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off On-the-job training Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Safe work practices Biology Stability testing Report writing GLP Laboratory instruments Sample preparation ISO standards Pharmaceutical regulatory compliance High-performance liquid chromatographs GMP Mid-level Microbial identification Bachelor's degree in biology Microscope proficiency Bachelor's degree Titration Packaging Pharmaceutical analysis Laboratory compliance Laboratory quality control Quality inspection Quality standards in production Chemistry Microbiological analysis Productivity software Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy 2 years Bachelor's degree in chemistry FDA regulations Full Job Description

OBJECTIVE

The QC Scientist performs laboratory analysis of existing and new products, production techniques, new product costing, and new product packaging requirements. This includes chemical and microbiological analysis of products and facilities.

REPORTS TO

Laboratory Supervisor

SUPERVISES

None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

§ Perform quality inspection and tests, including microbiological testing on incoming, in-process, and outgoing materials. § Prepare cultures by obtaining in-process and finished product samples. § Identify micro-organisms by conducting microscopic examinations. § Execute stability tests and maintain detailed records for current products, new products and samples, including written summaries and raw data in report form. § Perform analytical testing including pH, viscosity, titrations, FTIR spectrometry, and other analytical lab tests. § Routine microbiological testing of equipment and environment. § Assist with analytical method validation protocol execution. § Reagent and standard preparation. § Operate laboratory equipment including ISE, conductivity meter, UV/Vis, IR, and HPLC. § Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, QSR's, ISO 13485 and all other regulatory requirements, in accordance with company policy. § Regular attendance. § Adhere to company safety requirements. § Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

§ Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field strongly preferred. § 2-3 years' experience with basic laboratory practices including micro testing, pH testing and titrations. § Knowledge of the Scientific Method, chemical products, test procedures and composition of raw materials. § Knowledge of chemical terminology and units of measure. § Ability to initiate, perform and complete reports in timely manner. § Ability to work independently with little direction in a fast-paced environment. § Good interpersonal skills. § Ability to schedule projects and meet established deadlines. § Knowledge of ISO, GMP and/or GLP standards for the pharmaceutical industry preferred. § Proficient in Microsoft Office § Experience in a FDA regulated facility preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

§ Frequently required to talk and hear. § Frequently required to stand and walk. § Frequently required to sit. § Occasionally required to bend at waist. § Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (12 kg). § Vision ability including close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. § Frequently required to work with chemicals. MSDS sheets are provided. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those individuals who are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of this job.

Pay:

From $54,999.88 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Paid jury duty Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person