Quality Control Analyst
Location: Portland, OR, US, 97217
Career area: Chemistry
Department: Labs
Job Type: Full Time
Our work speaks for itself.Job Purpose: Responsible for providing analyses of raw materials and finished goods.
Job Duties:
Analyze finished products, raw materials, in-process materials, R&D samples, and special project samples using QC lab instruments. Interprets analytical data results and provides understanding of information collected.
Maintain QC lab analytical equipment (HPLC’s, GC’s, ICP, Malvern, Karl Fischer’s, etc.) for operation and helps work on scheduling outside contract maintenance to ensure cGMP compliance requirements. Provides hands on support to troubleshoot problems/issues with analytical instruments and methods.
Help organize/maintain/order QC lab supplies inventory needed for lab testing and equipment maintenance.
Schedule and perform analytical calibrations.
Work on updating/improving existing analytical documents and methods for continuous improvement.
Review Batch Records and Standard procedures from a Quality Control viewpoint and provide continuous feedback to team members.
Work in a collaborative team environment with R&D, Quality Assurance, and customers for method development of new products and validation of the analytical methods.
Participate in QC investigations applying continuous improvement tools to determine problem root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Coordinate lab shift activities with all departments needing analytical testing, reports, and method development/validations.
Ensure safe operation of the Quality Control Labs by training lab personnel, upkeep and maintaining lab safety equipment, and continuous communication with EHS on all safety procedures.
Initiate timely change controls when deviations are made from the QC analytical testing.
Ensure that reported results are accurate based on approved methodology. This includes CofA’s, instrument analytical data/summaries, and final reports.
Work with PM’s, QA, R&D, and site managers on tracking trends, and monitoring routinely with active data analysis rigor performed to drive the continuous improvement culture.
Provide maintenance support to analytical equipment, reducing the cost of previously contracted out services to Agilent.
Quality Assurance program support: Support and maintain important certifications i.e. ISO9001, Halal, Kosher, FDA registration, etc.
cGMP program development and support for applicable projects.
Provide audit support representing QC. Audit prep, audit involvement, and resolution of follow-up items.
QC involvement on the MFG floor monitoring helping to ensure compliance to procedures and documentation protocol.
Requirements & Experience:
At least 2 years of Analytical Chemistry experience in a QC laboratory environment,
Candidate has excellent communication and brings in-depth analytical experience on a large amount of small organic molecules.
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a scientific discipline in Chemistry.
This is a fast-moving, hands-on production environment with lots of potential for advancement and a generous compensation package including Medical, Dental and 401k.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) with company matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Profit Sharing