Quality Control Laboratory Specialist

Description:

• As a member of the Quality Control (QC) team contribute through the completion of all assigned and routine laboratory related tasks in compliance with, GMP & SHE standards
• Ethical conduct and compliance
• Adherence to GLP and GDP
• Provides support services for analysts and chemists in the quality control laboratory including cleaning and maintaining the general laboratory facilities and glassware through 5S
• Responsible for ordering laboratory chemicals and supplies, and inventory management
• Responsible for preparing and shipping testing samples to contract lab
• Responsible for cleaning, organizing, and maintaining lab glassware
• Performs sampling of purified water, compressed air, and environmental monitoring for testing
• Accurately completes all data entry requirements for methods or tasks performed
• Performs actives supporting sample receipt, retain storage, and dispositioning of samples
• Executes analytical methods and/or SOPs, with appropriate documentation
• Reviews data for completeness and accuracy using the applicable method/SOP's
• Execute test plan to support laboratory investigation if needed
• Work with document control department for issuing/archiving logbooks and sample folders if needed
• Work with warehouse team for events occurring during sample receipt
• Perform daily check of lab equipment to assist chemists for testing
• Participate in problem solving activities, including ownership of action items identified through the problem-solving activities
• May fulfill other jobs/responsibilities as directed by management consistent with skill level and training

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or associate Degree (preferred but not required), preferably in the chemical or biological sciences with previous experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory.
• Must be able to perform activities to support QC sampling activities including climbing ladders and working in areas with limited access and on catwalks around production equipment.
• Must be day/time, weekend and holiday flexible to support QC sampling activities/testing (routine, validation studies, PW sanitization, etc.).
• Must be able to retrieve, dispense, and dispose of chemicals and reagents according to according to approved procedures.
• Must be adequately trained in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP and GMP) standards and be able to complete all forms legibly and accurately and/or notebooks.
• Must be able to attain proficiency in using analytical applications required for the completion of assigned tasks.
• Must be able to work at a lab bench or hood and perform the necessary procedures required for sample preparations and clean-up using the current prescribed or validated methodologies
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Teamwork
• Professionalism
• English Language Skills
• Entry level support role.
• An associate or bachelor is preferred, but strong lab experience is more important.
• 0-2 years of experience without degree, - Minimum of 2 years experience in a pharma industry lab without a degree
• 2 years of pharma industry experience in a lab.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Must be methodical and follow task schedule.
• Understand regulatory requirements
• Sampling experience, like water sampling, environmental sampling.
• Software experience: Lims, SAP
• SHIFT: Monday through Friday, 6 am to 3 pm

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.