Quality Lab Tech

Location

Idaho Falls, ID | United States

Job description

Job Summary:

Tests a variety of samples and materials according to specifications and completes all associated documentation required by standard operating procedures and customer requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Tests raw material, bulk batch and finished good samples according to specifications, records test results and observations with a high degree of accuracy, communicates abnormal results/observations to the Q.A. Manager.
• Records equipment temperatures and calibrates and maintains all equipment as specified.
• Sends samples to customers and outside testing laboratories and completes the required shipping documents.
• Must cross-train and learn incoming material sampling and inspection procedures.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation without posing a direct threat to the individual or others.
• May manage stability studies of bulk product formulas (schedules test intervals, tests the bulk product samples, records results and observations with a high degree of accuracy, communicates abnormal results/observations to R & D Manager).
• May test process water samples according to specifications, records test results and observations with a high degree of accuracy, communicates abnormal results/observations to the Q.A. Manager.
• May maintains Material Safety Data Sheets in the Quality Control Lab and Right to Know file.
• Performs clerical tasks in the laboratory.
• Orders and inventories laboratory supplies.
• Performs assigned tasks in the Production area.

Elevation Labs provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Elevation Labs complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The essential duties listed are representative of the major duties required of this job; ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation is required. Elevation Labs may make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

This job description is not designed or intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:

Ideal Candidate Qualifications :

• Able to handle multiple tasks in a short amount of time.
• Able to write clear and concise
• Able to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages).
• Has good organizational and time management skills.
• Has high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office helpful.
• Works with minimum supervision.
• Perform essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, accurately, and safely.

Education/Experience:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year experience in Quality Control
• Experience working in manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience working in laboratory preferred.
• Experience with MS Windows i.e. Word, Excel

Laboratory equipment including but not limited to:

• pH meter
• Viscometer
• Refractometer
• Copy machine
• Fax machine
• Personal computer

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Regularly required to stand
• Occasionally/frequently required to walk
• Regularly use hands to finger, handle or feel
• Regularly reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally/frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

The physical demands identified above are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment:

• Regularly required to work in areas where chemical materials are encountered
• Regularly required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• May involve exposure to shop environment including variable noise levels
• Must customarily have a high consciousness for personnel and equipment safety

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