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Job Description

Job Description Job Title: Operations Support Technician (Quality Control Inspector)
Location: Columbia, MO
Schedule: Temporary, Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (Overtime as needed)
Duration: 4 to 6 months, with the possibility of extension Position OverviewA leading agroscience company is seeking a detail-oriented Operations Support Technician (Quality Control Inspector) for a temporary, full-time opportunity in Columbia, MO. This essential role supports laboratory operations by tracking, receiving, and managing test materials, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining precise records and documentation. Candidates living within a commutable distance to Columbia, MO, are encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities

• Receive incoming test materials, create IDs, log entries, and store materials upon receipt
• Use specialized software applications to track the receipt, storage, use, expiration, disposal, return, and/or archiving of materials
• Transfer materials between departments and coordinate check-in/check-out processes for study personnel
• Maintain accurate paperwork and documentation throughout the lifecycle of materials
• Archive, return, or dispose of test materials upon completion of studies in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements
• Ensure strict adherence to current SOPs, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Current Good Manufacturing Processes (cGMP), and relevant USDA, DOT, EPA, MDNR, OSHA, FDA, and company regulations for regulated/quarantined materials
• Perform routine calibration of balances and other lab equipment
• Assist with unloading trucks and storing materials appropriately
• Operate equipment for routine homogenization of radioactive and non-radioactive matrices, using devices such as hammermills, Robot Coupes, miter saws, and Straub Grinding Mills, as assigned
• May perform total radioactive residue analyses and assist with dilution equipment and preparation, depending on assignment
• Handle regulated materials, such as quarantined matrices, DEA-controlled substances, radiolabeled materials, potential biohazards, and toxic chemicals following company protocols

Basic Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• College lab coursework or familiarity with a laboratory environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory guidelines
• Computer literacy and experience using inventory management or lab software preferred
• Ability to perform manual labor, including unloading and moving materials
• Reliable and punctual, with the ability to work full-time hours and overtime as needed

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