QC Lab Technician

Description:

• Seeking a Contract QC Lab Technician to support the onboarding of a new product line.
• This role is responsible for performing laboratory testing, documenting results accurately, identifying and escalating out-of-specification findings, and supporting overall lab operations in a safe and compliant manner.
• Participate in all job-related and safety-related training as required; ensure all work is performed in a safe manner and in compliance with applicable procedures and standards
• Visually inspect samples for defects
• Utilize common laboratory equipment, such as pipettes, to conduct QC assays in a laboratory environment
• Perform testing of products to ensure specifications are met and quality standards are maintained
• Efficiently perform testing and data entry into digital platforms using a computer
• Issue defect notifications for out-of-specification results
• Support technical writing activities, including assay validations and change control documentation
• Assist with the development, review, and execution of validation protocols and test cases
• Assist with additional tasks as assigned by the Lab Supervisor
• This position involves laboratory-based work and requires adherence to safety practices, quality standards, and established testing procedures.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree with a minimum of 3 years of laboratory or related experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, or a related life sciences discipline
• Ability to work on-site five days a week, eight hours a day
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn new computer software systems
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and perform required tests
• Strong technical writing skills
• Experience operating a pH meter, analytical balance, and UV spectrophotometer
• Experience in aseptic techniques and microbiological testing, including bioburden testing, direct inoculation, membrane filtration, and related methodologies
• Experience in instrument validation, including development of validation protocols, test cases, and execution
• 1-2 years of medical device experience
• Experience with the Instron instrument is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related laboratory experience is required.
• Experience in micro pipetting, pH meter, analytical balance, and UV spectrometer.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.