QC Laboratory Technician

On-Board Services is hiring a Quality Control Laboratory Technician in Wilmington, DE

About Us:

On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.

Position Details:

Title: Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Position Type: 6 month contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need

Job Location: Wilmington, DE

Shift: 2nd shift, 1PM-9:30PM

Benefits:

401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO

Compensation:

$30/HR

Duties & Responsibilities:

The primary role of this position is to manage, maintain, and continually improve the Quality Management System while ensuring alignment with applicable ISO standards, EXCiPACT and FSSC 22000 regulatory requirements, compendial requirements, organizational objectives, and customer needs. The position will also support site certifications as appropriate, including ISO, EXCiPACT, FSSC, Organic, Kosher, and Halal certifications.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Conduct raw material, in-process, and finished goods testing according to established work instructions.
• Prepare laboratory batches for new and existing products as needed.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly calibration verifications as scheduled.
• Support complaint investigations.
• Clearly label all samples, reagents, and equipment and maintain detailed records of procedures and results.
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and environmental procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to read, interpret, and report data.
• Utilize laboratory software systems, such as LIMS, as an end user.
• Regularly work in the laboratory and walk, stand, and climb stairs and ladders as required.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
• Exhibit strong attention to detail.
• Lift bags and boxes weighing up to 25 kg as needed during product sampling activities.
• Operate a forklift as required and in accordance with applicable site safety procedures.
• Regularly calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Perform daily and weekly housekeeping assignments.
• Collaborate effectively as a team member and facilitate coordination within the team.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gloves, lab coats, safety shoes, and safety glasses.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies, raw materials for laboratory batches, and laboratory chemicals.
• Adhere to good laboratory practices and established protocols for all activities.
• Assist with miscellaneous Quality Assurance activities, including new product setup, customer information requests, training, internal audits, and process improvement activities.
• Dispose of chemical waste properly according to applicable regulations and appropriately separate different types of waste.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace and clean equipment before and after use to prevent contamination.
• Follow emergency procedures, including awareness of safety equipment and emergency exits.
• Handle samples carefully to prevent contamination or loss and follow proper storage and transportation protocols.
• Implement quality control measures to monitor and verify the reliability of results.
• Adhere to ethical standards in research and data reporting and avoid fabrication or falsification of data.
• Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of data and implement measures to prevent data manipulation.
• Conduct risk assessments for experiments and activities to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate precautions.
• Practice good document management.
• Investigate Out-of-Specification (OOS) results.
• Report laboratory deviations.
• Monitor quality metrics.
• Conduct stability testing.
• Review product compliance with applicable compendial standards.
• Qualify new laboratory equipment.
• Participate in ongoing training and continuous improvement initiatives to remain current on best practices and new techniques.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• At least 2 years of laboratory experience in a regulated industry.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with SAP and LIMS.
• Knowledge of cGMP and cGLP.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to read, interpret, and report data.

Position Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience with ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems, pharmaceutical regulatory compliance, and chemical and/or pharmaceutical Quality departments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Familiarity with products, applications, and key customers is a plus.

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.