Lab Technician

Paragon Staffing, LLC; Monroe (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Quality Lab Technician for a warehouse/production environment in South River, New Jersey. The technician will oversee testing to ensure product compliance with standards, conduct inspections, and maintain lab equipment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, 1-2 years of experience, and knowledge of laboratory practices and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices, Good Manufacturing Practice, and FDA Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hourly inspections to ensure product conformity.
• Document and report sampling conditions and testing results.
• Perform routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Skills

Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Food Safety Standards

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

HS diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Paragon Staffing, LLC is a company that specializes in connecting job seekers with employers who are seeking temporary, contract, or permanent positions.

Due to the growth, Paragon Staffing, LLC is looking for Quality Lab Technicians to join our team!

Note: This is a warehouse/production environment

Summary:

Quality Lab Technician oversee testing to ensure that products meet the established standards of appearance or performance. Conducting hourly inspections on parts to ensure that the product is maintaining conformity, and performing dock audits to prevent non-conforming products from getting to the customer.

Responsibilities/ Duties

• Assist in identifying out-of-specification (OOS), deviations and quality problems of products, materials, packaging and utilities.
• Assist in inspecting laboratory equipment and utilities.
• Assist to monitor manufacturing processes, according to validation plans and schedules.
• Collect data required for validation activities aligned with the standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct daily in-process quality control (QC) inspections at production lines.
• Document and report sampling conditions, testing activities and results.
• Inspect in-coming and out-going products according to shipping policies.
• Maintain accuracy of QC data and records.
• Perform routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Perform tests on finished products and ensure they follow food safety and other requirements.
• Prepare samples, standards and solutions.
• Record results of audits and gather information for product and process quality metric management reports.
• Review and verify supplier raw material records and results.
• Support investigations into hygiene standards and non-compliance to quality standards.

Position requirements:

• HS diploma or GED equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience, preferred in manufacturing industry
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel
• Knowledge on Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) – Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) – Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Good understanding of food safety standards and FDA Regulations
• Ability to lift 35 lbs. on occasion or frequently.

Pay Rate:
$25/hr

Schedule:
Day shift/ 1st shift
Monday through Friday
7:30AM to 4:00PM

Location:
South River, New Jersey 08882