Quality Control Laboratory Technician

ZipRecruiter; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented laboratory technician to perform routine and non-routine testing in a regulated environment. This role involves analyzing raw materials and finished products, documenting results, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree and have some laboratory experience. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact product quality and safety. If you are self-driven and passionate about science, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science with lab experience.
• Knowledge of analytical equipment and workplace safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical QC testing on raw materials and finished products.
• Document results and maintain laboratory notebooks in compliance with SOPs.
• Conduct out of specification investigations and maintain laboratory cleanliness.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Mathematics

Self-driven

Results-oriented

Workplace Safety Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Associate’s degree in Chemistry

High school education or equivalent

Tools

IR Scan

pH Meter

Viscometer

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Perform routine and non-routine testing of in-process, raw materials, and finished products in a regulated laboratory environment. Analyze and interpret results in written format.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In accordance with established procedures, perform all analytical QC testing on raw materials and finished products, including but not limited to pH, viscosity, specific gravity, titration, and FTIR.
• Document results; perform calculations, and trending of laboratory results.
• Perform all analytical QC testing on raw materials and finished products, specialty & routine ion exchange resin specification analysis.
• Initiate and conduct out of specification (OOS) investigations.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and complete all related analytical reports, write summaries, and keep proper documentation in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain the laboratory with good housekeeping practices and in compliance with cGLPs.
• Develop or update standard operating procedures for instruments and recommend improvements to instrument operation and any other test method to facilitate simpler operation.
• Follow all SOPs and Safety Guidelines to ensure compliance with a cGMP environment and Par Safety Practices.
• Prepare laboratory reagents and manage all standards as specified by Dermarite procedure.
• Manage microbial and chemistry laboratory calibration program.
• Maintain laboratory in a neat, clean, orderly, and professional condition on a daily basis.
• Work independently and/or under limited supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or other related science with 0-2 years of experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Or an associate’s degree in chemistry or other related science with 2-5 years of experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Or a high school education (or equivalent) with 3-8 years working in a laboratory environment.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and ability to follow safety procedures as required.
• Good understanding of mathematics.
• Knowledge of analytical equipment such as IR scan, pH meter, and viscometer.
• Self-driven, results-oriented.

Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.