Laboratory Technician

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ); Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical services provider in Bellefonte, PA, is seeking a Quality Control Chemist. This role involves analyzing and developing quality management systems, performing advanced chromatography operations, and collaborating with various departments to resolve nonconformances. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience with chromatographic instrumentation, ensuring that products meet quality standards. This position offers opportunities for continuous improvement and leadership in quality processes.

Qualifications

• Experience with gas and liquid chromatography operations.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data evaluation.
• Ability to write and modify standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review test results for conformance to specifications.
• Perform chromatography operations to evaluate products.
• Generate and maintain records of systems and test results.

Skills

Advanced gas chromatography operations

Liquid chromatography operations

Data analysis

Process improvement

Tools

Chromatographic instrumentation

PC and lab automation systems

Job description

Roles that are responsible for the analysis, development, and operation of quality and risk management systems. Activities include developing standards for quality, documentation and processes as well as continuous improvement and preventive activities. Monitors and documents that procedures, processes, equipment, and systems meet specifications and quality standards. Drives improvement of processes and procedures.

A Quality Control Chemist completes a variety of laboratory processes and procedures in the scheduling, evaluation, and review of stock and specialty chromatography products. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing test results for conformance to specifications.
• Performing advanced gas and/or liquid chromatography operations according to documented methods to evaluate stock and/or custom chromatography products
• Testing all product groups
• Selecting and preparing appropriate standards and solutions as required for product evaluation.
• Working with manufacturing and/or R&D departments to resolve nonconformances.
• Executing experiments, analyzing, and reporting on results.
• Recommending process or system improvements when possible and taking a leadership role in addressing improvements.
• Reviewing test results for conformance to specifications.
• Generating and maintaining records of systems, procedures, and test results.
• Entering and evaluating QC data using PC and lab automation systems.
• Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting of chromatographic instrumentation and related equipment.
• Assisting analyst with product scheduling and review of test results
• Writing/modifying standard operating procedures and related quality documentation