Quality Control Analyst - Cincinnati, OH (Temp to perm)

Title: Quality Control Analyst I

Temp to Perm: Temp to perm based on openings and performance

Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm)

Core essential skill sets candidates must have to be considered for the role:

• BS or higher in science related discipline, chemistry is preferred
• Lab experience
• Recent College graduates are welcomed.
• Experience with compenial testing.
• Wet chemistry techniques.

Screenings:

• Background: Basic Bkg
• Drug: 11 Panel + Fentanyl

Medical:

• Vision Screen - Near, Far, Color, Depth and Peripheral
• Lifting Assessment - lifting up to 50 pounds

Physical exam to test for the following:

• Standing for extended periods of time at work station or equipment.
• Walking to move short distances quickly and frequently.
• Stooping, Kneeling and/or Crouching – bending body, spine and/or legs.
• Twisting/Reaching – turning at waist and extending hands and/or arms in any direction.
• Sitting for extended of time at work station or mobile equipment.
• Climbing – use of feet, legs, hands and/or arms to ascend or descend.
• Pushing and/or Pulling – using upper extremities to exert force.
• Repetitive Motions - frequent motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Job Description

• Perform routine and non-routine chemical testing of commercial, validation and stability samples in accordance to written methodology
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses using analytical instrumentation such as HPLC; GC, UV/Vis, KF and FTIR. 
• Utilize electronic laboratory information systems such as LIMS and Empower for acquisition and processing of analytical data  
• Analyze data against approved specifications, notifying management of any OOS and aberrant results
• Actively participate in root cause problem solving during laboratory investigations, provide input for  effective corrective and preventive actions
• Perform routine maintenance on lab equipment, as needed
• Perform peer review of  laboratory testing, as required
• Basic knowledge and understanding of USP, cGMP, and FDA regulations
• Create and maintain lab record documentation (notebooks and computer based) according to GMPs and GLPs
• Demonstrate the philosophy of Right First Time
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow safety procedures and policies.
• Provide feedback on systems and processes to promote continuous improvement and champion selected changes
• Grow in the job, accountable for establishing and accomplishing annual personal development goals
• Contribute to department and site goals
• Communicate clearly and well within a team environment
• Participate in daily direction setting huddles to provide feedback and ensure alignment on daily/weekly/monthly objectives 
• Shares information with others – keeping management informed and helping department to meet the goals
• Actively participate in regular one-on-one meetings with direct manager
• Communicate external to the department, where applicable
• Collaborate effectively to achieve team and organizational goals
• Prioritize assigned work to maximize time and equipment efficiency
• Work independently with limited supervision for routine assignments
• Troubleshoot problems encountered with methods and instruments - routinely solve, choosing among clearly defined alternatives
• Responsible for the accurate, timely and compliant execution of assigned projects, analytical testing and related documentation