QC Lab Technician

The Vincit Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vincit Group in Chattanooga, TN seeks a QC Lab Technician to perform QC tests on raw materials and finished products, assist with microbiology tasks, and maintain GLP-like records. You will prepare testing materials, calibrate instruments, and support the Laboratory Supervisor and Manager in qualitative and quantitative analyses, with opportunities to contribute to R&D projects.

We value teamwork, basic science knowledge, and good documentation practices; associates degree or commensurate

Qualifications

• Associates degree with concentrations in laboratory techniques or commensurate work experience.
• 0-2 years of experience in industrial chemical/microbiology laboratory.
• Preferred: 2+ years in industrial chemical/microbiology laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Provide all basic QC analytical functions for raw materials and finished goods.
• Prepare testing materials such as buffer solutions, agar plates, test tubes, sample solutions, broths and inoculating correctly for microbiology testing.
• Assist with microbiological testing as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of laboratory and assist with records, samples, and equipment maintenance.
• Prepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for chemical laboratory personnel to conduct tests.
• Complete additional projects as assigned.

Skills

Basic science knowledge

Chemistry knowledge

Microbiology knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in laboratory techniques

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.JOB SUMMARY:The QC Lab Technician position requires a general knowledge of science, including some basic chemical analyses. The position will conduct mainly QC tests on raw materials and finished products, batch adjustments, and become proficient in X3 (Sage – ERP software). This individual will follow GLP (Good Laboratory Parcticies) which include instrument calibrations and maintain manufacturing records. Manufacturing records include but not limited to COA (Certificate of Analysis), batch records and calibration records. This posistion will assist the, Laboratory Supervisor, Laboratory Manager and Director of Technical Services in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of Zeco lab testing. Organizing and cleaning the lab and performing testing on field samples may also be required when applicable.CORE COMPETENCIES (Essential Job Functions)Provide all basic QC analytical functions for raw materials and finished goodsSupport the functions of the microbiology laboratory by preparing testing material such as buffer solutions, agar plates, test tubes, sample solutions, broths and inoculating correctlyAssist with microbiological testing as requiredWork quickly and efficiently and stay on taskAssist with materials acquisitionSupport research and development projects in the laboratoryMaintain cleanliness of laboratory and assist with records, samples, and equipment maintenancePrepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for chemical laboratory personnel to conduct testsComplete additional projects as assignedPOSITION REQUIREMENT(S): Specialized Skills/License/CertificationRequired: Basic knowledge of science, especially chemistry and microbiology, with understanding of scientific principles and techniques and ability to work well on a teamPreferred: Any variety of lab experienceEDUCATION:Required: Associates degree with concentrations in laboratory techniques or commensurate work experiencePreferred: Bachelor’s degreeEXPERIENCE:Required: 0-2 years’ experience in industrial chemical/microbiology laboratory.Preferred: 2+ years’ experience in industrial chemical/microbiology laboratory.Schedule: First shift Monday - FridayLocation: 3401 Cummings Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37419VIN123If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!