QA/QC Technician

QA/QC Technician

Pay Rate: $24/hr depending on experience

Location: 801 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010 Shift: Mon - Thurs 6 am to 4:30 pm PPE: Steel toed shoes (hard hat, safety glasses and gloves will be provided), long pants

This position will work primarily in a physical wet chemistry lab for our seed treatment and crop protection production facility. This position would be responsible for:

• Inspection of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods using established test methods
• Calibration and maintenance of lab equipment
• Effective communication of batch results to the appropriate personnel
• Reporting of non-conformances related to quality
• Generation and maintenance of records related to product quality
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Laboratory testing to support Quality Analyst on day-to-day projects

Secondary support may be needed to assist in our microbiology lab at times as well. The additional duties may include:

• Preparation of media for use in both laboratories
• Microbial Testing and Plate Reading
• Assist in plant swabbing program
• Autoclaving of glassware and solutions

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to distinguish colors
• High attention to detail
• Strong team player
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP or other manufacturing software experience preferred.
• Previous Quality Control experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry OR Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with 1 year of experience with wet chemistry lab techniques.

If keen, kindly send latest resume and answers the below questions:

• Q1. How far you live from 801 Dayton Avenue, Ames and are you ok with Shift: Mon - Thurs 6 am to 4:30 pm
• Q2. How many years of exp in Quality Assurance / Control
• Q3. When did you graduate Bachelor's degree in Chemistry OR Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline and how many years of experience with wet chemistry lab techniques.