QC Chemistry Technician

Union Agener, Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Competitive Benefits Package and EAP

401(k) Plan + Company Match

Vacation + Year-end Vacation

Job summary

Union Agener, Inc. is seeking a QC Chemistry Technician to join our quality control team at the Augusta, GA facility. The role focuses on analytical testing, SOP compliance, and continuous improvement within a GMP framework.

The candidate should have a chemistry background, strong communication skills, and the ability to work rotating shifts in a manufacturing environment. We offer competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with compendial testing (USP/NF) strongly desired.
• Computer skills including Excel, Word, Empower, SAP are required.
• Basic understanding of cGMP for QC laboratories preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists Chemists in updating quality systems for analytical testing.
• Provides technical support for continuous improvement by involvement in SOPs and change control.
• Assists in training and development on safety, cGMP, and on-the-job requirements.
• Reviews and approves SOPs and analytical data.
• Assesses out-of-specification results and coordinates corrective actions.

Skills

Compendial testing

Empower

Excel

Word

cGMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Associate degree in science or 5 years lab experience

Tools

SAP

Empower

Excel

Job description

About Us

Union Agener is a Biotechnology animal pharmaceutical company operating under the parent Company, Uniao Quimica, located in Brazil. With a state of the art, FDA certified factory located in Augusta, Georgia and industry presence in 22 countries, our globally marketed product, Posilac and Lactotropin has improved the quality standard for the Farm Industry through sustainable innovative high technological operations that sustains conservative eco-friendly presence in the environment.

Union Agener is a Biotechnology animal pharmaceutical company operating under the parent Company, Uniao Quimica, located in Brazil. With a state of the art, FDA certified factory located in Augusta, Georgia and industry presence in 22 countries, our globally marketed product, Posilac and Lactotropin has improved the quality standard for the Farm Industry through sustainable innovative high technological operations that sustains conservative eco-friendly presence in the environment.

Core Values

• Respect for People
• Searching for Excellence
• Commitment
• Transparency
• Entrepernuership
• Quality
• One Team One UA

Join our Team

We are seeking a highly motivated QC Chemistry Technician with a strong technical background in chemical analysis and a collaborative, team-first mindset to join our quality control team.

What You’ll Do

• Assists Chemists in the update of quality systems for analytical testing.
• Provides technical support for continuous improvement in operations by involvement in SOPs and change control systems.
• Assists in the continued training and development of all team members in the areas of safety, cGMP compliance, and on-the-job requirements.
• Reviews and approves SOPs and analytical data.
• Assesses any out-of-specification (OOS) results, determines impact on product, and ensures timely resolution or corrective action, as needed.
• Prepares systems trends utilizing statistical process control.
• Participates in quality audits as needed.
• Performs the following procedures: HPLC, SDS Page, UV, Dissolution Testing, Viscometry, Particle Size, KF, AA, and etc., as needed.
• Perform Wet Chemistry testing.
• Effectively interfaces and communicates with manufacturing personnel to ensure that the analytical needs of the manufacturing facility and operations are met.
• Follows appropriate protocols, SOPs, compendial and analytical methods, and stability protocols for sampling and testing raw materials, bulk powder and finished product.
• Performs basic diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures for laboratory equipment, as needed.
• Performs basic diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures for test methods.
• Prepares controls, standards, solutions, samples, and maintains proper documentation as required by the QC laboratory.
• Assist with receiving samples into QC.
• Prepare samples for testing and shipping to external laboratory
• May write and revise supporting SOP’s and specifications.
• Maintains appropriate equipment, records, files, and logs according to SOPs and appropriate regulatory requirements.
• Assists in the maintenance of laboratory requirements, including reagents and supplies.
• Performs all activities in a safe and conscientious manner. Maintains a clean environment and assists with periodic lab clean-ups, and moving of equipment and laboratory supplies.
• Data entry into applicable database
• Able to handle change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.

Functional Job Description

• Must be able to work rotating shifts
• Must be able to handle chemicals and biohazardous materials

What You’ll Bring

• Familiarity with compendial testing (i.e., USP/NF) strongly desired
• Computer skills (Excel, Word, Empower, SAP)

What Sets You Apart

• B.S. Degree in Chemistry or other scientific-related field strongly preferred
• Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of experience in a QC laboratory, preferably in a manufacturing facility.
• Basic understanding of cGMP for QC laboratories preferred
• Must possess excellent communication and organization skills
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills required; must show desire and ability to work in a team environment
• Must be able to function independently and responsibly with little supervision
• Must be detail-oriented and able to accurately follow protocols and SOPs.
• Flexibility and ability to changing priorities and unforeseen events; excellent time management skills.

Education

• At a minimum an associate’s degree in science is required or a minimum of 5 years of lab experience.

What we offer

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Benefits Package and Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan + Company Match
• Vacation + End of Year Vacation (Company Sponsored)
• Career Progression