Quality Assurance Technician – 3rd Shift

Jobtailor; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Defiance, OH is seeking a Quality Assurance Lab Technician to collect samples, perform chemical and physical analyses, and record results following GMP procedures. You will help maintain equipment, prepare written reports, and support QA in the absence of the QA Leader.

Ideal candidates have a science background and proficiency with Excel/Word/Outlook, plus strong communication, accuracy, and independent task management to ensure timely reporting and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience testing and recording test results.
• Ability to work quickly and communicate results clearly and accurately.
• Science background preferred and experience operating scientific equipment is a plus.
• Ability to interpret and apply instructions in written, oral, and diagram form.
• Ability to interact with production personnel and management.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Ability to handle problems with several variables in standard situations.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Collects samples for analysis and distributes them appropriately.
• Performs chemical and physical analysis on samples per procedures; anticipates results and notes deviations.
• Records all product analysis according to lab protocols; data entry.
• Communicates critical analysis information clearly; handwriting must be legible.
• Maintains and cleans all equipment; lab area cleaning at shift end.
• Follows GMP and safety procedures; adheres to company guidelines.
• Provides written reports when requested by QA leaders.
• QA responsibilities include sample collection, environmental sampling, pest control items.
• Covers all lab duties during QA Leader absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Chemical Analysis

Data Entry

GMP Compliance

Scientific Equipment Operation

Effective Communication

Timely Work Execution

Problem-Solving

Independent Task Management

Mathematical Calculations

Sample Collection

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Collects samples for analysis and distributes them appropriately


• Performs chemical and physical analysis (including flavor checks) on product, ingredient and control samples according to laboratory procedures; needs to understand the concepts of each analysis, anticipate the result and follow through on any deviation


• Records all product analysis according to laboratory protocols including data entry on a computer system (Falsifying a QC record will result in disciplinary action)


• Communicates effectively all critical information regarding analysis, procedures, and test results; handwriting must be clearly legible


• Must clean and maintain all equipment/materials used; cleans up the lab area at the end of shift


• Follows all laboratory and plant GMP and safety procedures according to company guidelines


• Provides written reports when requested by Quality Assurance Manager and/or QA Leader


• General plant QA responsibilities may include (but are not limited to): collection and distribution of product and ingredient samples, collection of environmental samples, maintaining insect lights and pest boxes


• Covers all lab responsibilities during the absence of the Quality Assurance Leader


• Performs all other duties as requested by management staff

Requirements

• Must be familiar with excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook.


• Must have experience in testing and recording test results.


• Must be able to work in a timely manner and be able to communicate results of tests quickly and accurately.


• Science background preferred and experience operating scientific equipment a plus.


• Ability to interpret and apply commonsense in order to carry out instructions in written, oral, and diagram form.


• Ability to interact with and communicate issues to production personnel and management team.


• Must be able to work independently to organize tasks and manage the workload.


• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.


• Must be able to do mathematical calculations.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in performing chemical and physical analysis, maintaining laboratory equipment, and adhering to GMP and safety procedures. Proficient in data entry and effective communication of test results to ensure quality assurance standards are met.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Chemical Analysis


• Data Entry


• GMP Compliance


• Scientific Equipment Operation


• Effective Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Chemical Analysis


• Physical Analysis


• Mathematical Calculations


• Data Recording


• Sample Collection

Soft Skills

• Timely Work Execution


• Problem-Solving


• Independent Task Management


• Effective Communication

Industry Keywords

• Quality Assurance


• Laboratory Procedures


• GMP


• Safety Procedures


• Environmental Samples

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel


• Microsoft Word


• Microsoft Outlook