A leading manufacturing company is hiring a Quality Laboratory Technician for their Holmdel, New Jersey location. If you believe you have the qualifications for this role, we would be delighted to explore this opportunity with you further.
Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: DoE Work Schedule: 2nd shift - 2:30 pm to 11:15 pm
Job Summary: The Quality Lab Technician works closely with Manufacturing and our Customer Base to ensure that Customers Quality expectations are met or exceeded and ensures that the facility is operating within regulatory guidelines. The Quality Lab Technician oversees the day to day activities of the Raw Material and In-Process Bulk Laboratories
Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Primary responsibilities are:
Bulk and oil
Tests a sample that the Bulk Supply Specialist submits for approval. If rejected, issue an NCMR (nonconformance report) and notify Customer Service, purchasing and the customer
Sends out customer samples to customer
Maintains Certificates of Analysis (C of A) for bulk that CEI does not manufacture
Bulk
Puts dyes into a percent solution formula
Percent solution formula provides the correct specification to add color
Provide the specifications to the Compounder to color the batches
Gets a sample of the finished batch from the Compounder to test for pH, viscosity, odor, color and appearance (cloudiness)
Determine if sample matches the specification. If rejected, issue an NCMR (nonconformance report) and notify Customer Service, purchasing and the customer.
Generate C of A (Certificate of Analysis) for any bulk that leaves the building
Test alcohol from the truck for color, odor and appearance to standard before it’s pumped into the holding tank
Retest bulk as needed for color, odor and appearance and change status in AS400 as needed. Note nonconformance’s to Customer Service and the customer via NCMR
Write NCMRs for non-conforming and expired raw materials
Maintains standards and samples for 5 years
Enforce Current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP’s) and company policies
Perform other duties as needed or assigned
Recertify to be a “certified nose” each year via R&D designed test
Qualifications
Associate degree required, Bachelors degree in applied science, preferred
1 year experience in a lab setting required if you have an Associates or Bachelors degree in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical or related industry in Quality Assurance / Quality Control
3 to 5 years experience in a lab setting required if you have a High School or GED equivalent in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical or related industry in Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculation
Ability to use a counting scale and RF Scanner
Knowledge of computers and programs contained with Microsoft Office, AS 400, various customer databases (i.e. SAP, Interspec) QCBD
Able to participate in a team-oriented environment, willingness to assist and train others
Demonstrate safe behavior and support department/plant Safety goals in a continuous improvement process
Able to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends before and after schedule as needed
Must be comfortable directing other people
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Bilingual Spanish/English, a plus
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