DPI QC Lab Technician I

Job Title : Quality Control (QC) Lab Technician - DPI
FLSA Classification : Full-Time, Non-Exempt/Hourly Professional
Work Location : Hauppauge, NY
Work Hours: General Shift: 8:30AM - 5:00PM (may vary based on business needs)
Reports To : Quality Control Manager

Purpose:
The content and statements documented in this job description are designed to describe the general nature and level of work as well as provide a basic understanding of the role, responsibilities, and expectations of the person assigned to perform the job.


Scope :


The scope (content and statements) of this job description is designed to describe the general nature and level of work as well as provide a basic understanding of the role, responsibilities, and expectations of the person assigned to perform the job. This job description is not designed to provide an exact or exhaustive list of all job duties, tasks, skills, and qualifications. The scope of the job may be modified with respect to the department, group, and on an individual assigned basis to a sometimes-specific testing group. Consideration of education, relevant training, and experience or a combination of all three may also result in further modification of the role.

Duties and Responsibilities
The general duties and responsibilities of the Quality Control Lab Technician include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform sample management for all incoming raw materials, in-process, finished products and stability samples including but not limited to receipt, logging distribution and destruction.
• Coordinate chemical and reference standard inventory in the lab, verifying the expired chemicals and standards and discarding as per company procedures.
• Update all sample information in SAP as per company procedures.
• Complete data entry as required.
• Maintain lab consumables supply and placing orders as per requirement
• Oversee temperature and humidity monitoring for stability chambers
• Conduct sample loading in stability chambers and submitting stability samples as per schedule.
• Assist in the shipment of the samples to contract labs as required
• Provide general housekeeping in the QC lab and any other functional activity as assigned by management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or educational equivalent credential (ex. GED) required.
• Associates degree or higher in Chemistry, Laboratory Science, or related fields of study from an accredited institution. (Preferred)
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Programs to include Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other lab-related systems.
• 2 years' work experience in a laboratory setting.

• Proficiently speak English as a first or second language
• Have excellent organization, learning and teaching skills required to work in teams
• Ability to understand and analyze complex data sets.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and other scientific based software.
• Experience in Inhalation products (MDI) is a plus.

Professional and Behavioral Competencies

• Hourly position.
• Full time.
• Must be willing to work in a pharmaceutical setting.
• Must be willing and able to work any assigned shift ranging from first or second shift.
• Work schedule may be Monday to Friday (some flexibility for possible weekend work is required).
• Must possess a positive, professional attitude toward work and willingness to cooperate with co-workers and supervisors.
• No remote work available

Working conditions
This role works in a cGMP laboratory or manufacturing environment, where personal protective equipment is required, which may include uniforms, lab coats, safety glasses, respiratory protective equipment, hearing protection, etc. Work with or around solvents, powders, or other materials commonly found in a pharmaceutical laboratory or manufacturing facility is required. The role may be assigned on a work-shift basis, where required (Day, Evening, Night). Long periods of standing up/walking during working hours; ability to ascend/descend ladders; and able to lift up to 35 pounds.