QCLAB TECH

Nephron Nitrile LLC; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

American Armor Gloves is seeking a laboratory technician to evaluate raw materials, in-process and finished products, recording results, and supporting R&D activities. The role requires maintaining a safe lab under 5S, following procedures, and ensuring compliance with ASTM standards for medical gloves.

The position requires a high school diploma (associates preferred) and 1–3 years in an industrial lab. Expect a 12-hour shift schedule in a 24/7 operation, with weekend/holiday staffing as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma, associates technical degree preferred.
• 1-3 years’ experience in an industrial lab or manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work 12hr shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule. This is a 24/7 operation and will require weekends and/or holidays to be staffed.
• Continuously demonstrate a strong and efficient performance in all aspects of process measurements and testing activities; including minimizing or eliminating errors and assisting with support tasks without additional prompting, and help others with other activities when available.
• Strong attention to detail, precision and focus on all tasks assigned.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team to create and contribute to an environment that values people and encourages trust, teamwork, and open communication.
• Ability to effectively manage oneself, demonstrate integrity, be productive under pressure, and achieve developmental goals.
• Ability to demonstrate Good Documentation Practices strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine laboratory testing for in-process materials and finished product in accordance with approved methods.
• To conduct laboratory work using best-practice laboratory techniques, and to consistently follow laboratory requirements.
• Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment as necessary and participate in troubleshooting and minor repair of instrumentation.
• Report the results of testing and upscale any abnormal result or trend to Quality Management.
• Reviews testing results and works with department supervisors to resolve testing problems and ensures that all laboratory data is documented in compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Adherence to safety protocols and proper use of PPE.
• Understand ASTM standards and other regulations relating to medical gloves.
• As appropriate, participate in investigation of nonconformances.
• Create or update Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions or forms related to her/his function.
• Use knowledge and skills to improve existing processes.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by management or senior leadership.

Skills

Lab testing

Documentation

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Job description

American Armor Gloves is a new privately-owned Nitrile Glove manufacturer. AAG products are proudly made in the USA! We are headquartered in West Columbia, South Carolina. The facility utilizes completely automated manufacturing, packaging, and distribution systems, in addition to high volume and redundant utility systems, to ensure production system availability.

Position Summary:

• Evaluate samples of raw materials, in process controls and finished products using various tools and test methods to determine the suitability of the sample as per applicable requirements and specifications
• Record test results and subjective observations in the designated documentation format
• Support research and development activities as needed
• Maintain lab to 5s standards relating to safety and efficiency
• This role may require additional responsibilities as requested

Primary Accountabilities:

• Conduct routine laboratory testing for in-process materials and finished product in accordance with approved methods
• To conduct laboratory work using best-practice laboratory techniques, and to consistently follow laboratory requirements
• Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment as necessary and participate in troubleshooting and minor repair of instrumentation
• Report the results of testing and upscale any abnormal result or trend to Quality Management
• Reviews testing results and works with department supervisors to resolve testing problems and ensures that all laboratory data is documented in compliance with regulatory and industry standards
• Adherence to safety protocols and proper use of PPE
• Understand ASTM standards and other regulations relating to medical gloves.
• As appropriate, participate in investigation of nonconformances
• Create or update Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions or forms related to her/his function
• Use knowledge and skills to improve existing processes
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by management or senior leadership

NOTE: The primary accountabilities above and the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below, are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Minimum of high school diploma, associates technical degree preferred
• 1-3 years’ experience in an industrial lab or manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work 12hr shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule. This is a 24/7 operation and will require weekends and/or holidays to be staffed.
• Continuously demonstrate a strong and efficient performance in all aspects of process measurements and testing activities; including minimizing or eliminating errors and assisting with support tasks without additional prompting, and help others with other activities when available
• Strong attention to detail, precision and focus on all tasks assigned
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team to create and contribute to an environment that values people and encourages trust, teamwork, and open communication
• Ability to effectively manage oneself, demonstrate integrity, be productive under pressure, and achieve developmental goals
• Ability to demonstrate Good Documentation Practices strongly preferred

EEO Statement:

AAG is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, mental or physical disability of a qualified individual, veteran or military status, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local law.