Quality Control Data Associate

Thorne; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life and disability insurance

401k plan with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Training and career growth opportunities

Job summary

Thorne in Summerville, SC is looking for a Quality Control Data Associate in a full-time role. You will coordinate analyses with laboratories and review data while ensuring compliance with established procedures.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and strong attention to detail.

We offer competitive compensation along with comprehensive health insurance and a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required to perform essential duties.
• Ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures.
• Strong math skills for measurement calculations.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of analyses from contract laboratories.
• Verify testing results and enter data into LIMS.
• Generate certificates of analysis and purchase orders for lab analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Math skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

Quality Control Data Associate

Department: Lab

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Summerville, SC

Description

At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.

Responsible for coordination of analyses performed by outside contract laboratories, certificate of analysis generation, review of QC Laboratory data, and release of materials and products from the QC Laboratory. Follows established Thorne Research procedures to correctly, efficiently promptly and accurately disposition Thorne Research products. The QC Data Analyst performs specific duties and responsibilities based on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) ensuring the consistency and quality of the product.

This will be a Tuesday - Saturday shift 8:00am - 5:00pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assembles data from QC Laboratory
• Generates certificates of analysis (COAs).
• Generates purchase orders for laboratory analysis.
• Becomes proficient using the laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Verifies that all testing has been completed prior to forwarding receiving reports and batch records to QADC.
• Understands company specification sheets (FPSs, RMSs, etc.).
• Coordinates submission and testing of samples requiring analysis by an outside contract laboratory (OCL).
• Receives results from OCLs, verifies correct testing was performed, and enters results in LIMS.
• Corresponds with OCL representatives for rush analyses and other inquiries.
• Assists with periodic reexamination requirements.
• Is committed to impartiality and confidentiality in all aspects of laboratory activities, informs management when risks to impartiality and confidentiality are identified and supports taking steps immediately to minimize such risks.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Supports maintaining the integrity of the management system as described in ISO 17025 when changes to the management system are planned and implemented.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Experience and/or Education: By training, education and/or experience, employee must be able to perform the essential duties of the job. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Language Ability: Employee can read and understand the QC Department’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and the Thorne Research Employee Handbook. The employee follows instructions, both verbal and written, and communicates effectively with supervisors and fellow employees.
• Math Ability: Employee can add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Employee can solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and can interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Computer and Technical Skills: Employee can learn to use company’s computer to perform lab functions and to accomplish the responsibilities of the job. Possesses knowledge of the computers and software required to accomplish the Responsibilities of the job.
• Develops and delivers on assigned objectives within requested timeframes
• Possesses good interpersonal skills.
• Engages others in a positive manner.
• Possesses strong attention to detail.
• Possesses strong verbal and communication skills.
• Raises issues and concerns promptly.
• Documents and presents work in a clear and concise manner.
• Works independently with minimal direction and oversight.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities