Quality Lab Technician

Hawkins, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

LTD/STD insurance

401(k) match

ESPP

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Hawkins, Inc. is seeking a Quality Lab Technician to inspect and verify product quality, perform sampling, analysis and internal audits across production stages in our Minnesota facilities.

You will handle receipt and release of materials, prepare Certificates of Analysis, review CoA against specs, and maintain lab equipment while adhering to ISO-like standards. The role requires a science degree and experience in regulated manufacturing; strong communication and MS Office skills are essential;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred (ISO, SQF, FAMI-Q5, IPEC, etc.).
• Experience with testing methodology and the ability to analyze and interpret results.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft applications - Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Problem solving, trouble shooting, time management and organization skills.
• Ability to communicate well with all disciplines and levels at the facility and corporate.

Responsibilities

• Provide disposition for the receipt, inspection, and release of raw, in - process, finished product, packaging materials and processing aids
• Issue, review, and file batch records, labels, facility documentation and seals for manufacturing and packaging
• Create and issue Certificates of Analysis for all shipments. Prepare other customer specific documentation or label requirements
• Review Certificates of Analysis provided with the raw material or container and verify against internal specifications.
• Review department systems to improve processes and procedures
• Maintain all laboratory equipment
• Perform and/or facilitate third party product testing on raw materials, in-process and final product
• Apply all product quality and safety standards as well as report any product safety incidents to the Supervisor, Manager, or designated back-up (applicable to positions working in accordance with specific plant or company certifications)
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties, as needed

Skills

Regulated manufacturing

Testing methodology

MS Office proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

About Hawkins

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Quality Lab Technician has the accountability for inspecting and verifying that the product produced is made in accordance with the Customer's specification and meets the Company's quality expectations. Performing validation, verification of monitoring activities, product sampling, inspection, analysis and internal audits at all stages of production per governing regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide disposition for the receipt, inspection, and release of raw, in - process, finished product, packaging materials and processing aids
• Issue, review, and file batch records, labels, facility documentation and seals for manufacturing and packaging
• Create and issue Certificates of Analysis for all shipments. Prepare other customer specific documentation or label requirements
• Review Certificates of Analysis provided with the raw material or container and verify against internal specifications.
• Review department systems to improve processes and procedures
• Maintain all laboratory equipment
• Perform and/or facilitate third party product testing on raw materials, in-process and final product
• Apply all product quality and safety standards as well as report any product safety incidents to the Supervisor, Manager, or designated back-up (applicable to positions working in accordance with specific plant or company certifications)
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties, as needed

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred (ISO, SQF, FAMI-Q5, IPEC, etc.)
• Experience with testing methodology and the ability to analyze and interpret results
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft applications - Outlook, Word, Excel
• Problem solving, trouble shooting, time management and organization skills
• Ability to communicate well with all disciplines and levels at the facility and corporate

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL:

0% travel required

Expected Compensation:

$24.00/hr. + 5% Bonus Eligibility

Expected Shift Time:

7:00am-3:30pm

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Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.

For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

Ref.

All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.