QC Analyst

Traditional Medicinals; Sebastopol (CA); On-site; USD 34,371 - 45,130; Full time

Job summary

A herbal products company in Sebastopol, CA is seeking a Quality Control Analyst to perform testing on herbs and finished products. The ideal candidate will have a BA or BS in a scientific discipline and experience in a lab environment. The role requires strong communication skills and adherence to GMP standards. Compensation ranges from $24.95 to $32.76 per hour.

Qualifications

• One year lab experience, either educational or industry setting.
• One year of experience in food production or dietary supplements preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical tests on herbs and finished products.
• Complete out-of-specification investigations.
• Ensure compliance with GMP documentation.

Skills

Analytical balances

Volumetric glassware

Micropipettes

Chemical safety

Bilingual – English/Spanish

Education

BA or BS in a scientific discipline

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Overview

The primary function of the Quality Control Analyst is to perform physical and chemical testing on incoming herbs and finished product to ensure conformance to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of analytical tests on herbs; routinely perform moisture, ash, extractable matter, and essential oil distillations.
• Analytical testing requires working safely with hazards such as an oven, a benchtop furnace, hotplates, distillation heat elements, lab glassware, acids, and other chemicals.
• Complete out-of-specification investigations and documentation of non-conforming results.
• Regularly review pharmacopeial monographs and test methods to ensure testing procedure is current and compliant
• Edit and update controlled documents as needed for accuracy, such as forms and SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with GMP documentation requirements.
• Complete special projects as needed, both short-term priorities and long-term objectives

Additional Duties

• Support/serve as back-up to identity testing by HPTLC (High Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography) on incoming herbs and finished product
• Sampling of herb shipments in the warehouse
• Serve as a backup to the microbiology lab when needed. Primary backup function will be to read/enumerate plates. May include setting plates, prep work, and autoclaving.
• Maintain lab cleanliness through regular cleaning of work area and washing own glassware
• Care for lab equipment with regular cleaning and any suggested preventative maintenance that does not require special expertise
• Attend team meetings within Quality and interdepartmental meetings as assigned
• Additional tasks as assigned by department manager.

Supervisory/Budget

• No direct supervisory or budgetary oversight

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• One year lab experience, either educational or industry setting
• BA or BS in a scientific discipline or equivalent education and/or experience
• One year of experience in food production, dietary supplements, or other regulated industry preferred

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:

• Experience with basic laboratory equipment and techniques required – analytical balances for weighing, volumetric glassware, micropipettes, sterile handling, chemical safety
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to read and interpret technical and regulatory documents.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Working knowledge of GMPs preferred
• Basic microbiology experience and/or knowledge a plus
• Bilingual – English/Spanish highly desired.

Technical Skills:

• As described above

Travel Requirements

• N/A

Office Hours/Location

• This position is based in Sebastopol, CA. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 5:00pm. Remote candidates will not be considered for this role. Subject to change.

Work Environment

• Works primarily in the QC laboratory. A lab coat is worn while performing tests. Hazardous chemicals are present, requiring adherence to chemical and safety policies.
• Occasional work in the production area or storage warehouse where GMP dress codes and hygiene practices are strictly enforced (gowns, hair nets, removed jewelry, hand washing, etc.)

Traditional Medicinals, Inc. and its subsidiaries are proud equal-opportunity employers. We wholeheartedly embrace authenticity, diversity, and people's differences. We acknowledge, celebrate, and support individuality to the great advantage of our consumers, our stakeholders, our products, and the planet. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Compensation range for this position is $24.95 - $32.76 per hour. Compensation is determined based on non-discriminatory, business-related factors, including but not limited to, training, experience, education and/or professional certifications, geographic location, and market data.