Production Lab Assistant

Position Summary: The Production Lab Assistant is responsible for providing clerical support to the production department, support to the formulation lab cycle, and providing additional coverage in production as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily (other duties may be assigned). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs production order processes in the business system.
• Prepares Device History Record (DHR) and other associated paperwork for each lot of manufactured product. Completes production documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prints and reviews product labels for accuracy.
• Maintains and monitors levels of inventory for production materials.
• Drives daily performance within the work area to meet business unit objectives for output, adhere to the schedule requirements, and maintain high levels of productivity.
• Follows detailed protocols and accurately completes necessary steps.
• Aids laboratory and floor personnel in various formulation, dispensing, and packaging areas, as assigned.
• Collects data used for continuous process improvements or in analyzing metrics. Evaluates data and makes recommendations.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Cooperation – Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works actively to resolve conflicts. Works cooperatively in group situations.

Dependability – Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.

Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments.

Requires minimal supervision. Uses resources effectively.

Quality – Applies feedback to improve performance. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity – Achieves established goals. Completes work in timely manner. Meets productivity standards. Strives to increase productivity. 

Safety & Security – Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Related experience working in a production/lab environment processing or formulating material kits for production may be considered in lieu of education.

Language Ability:

Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents. Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public. Working knowledge of/Fluency in the English language (spoken and written).

Mathematical Ability:

Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Compute rate, ratio and percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working in inventory and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programs.

Certificates and Licenses:

None required

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs work in indoor conditions 100% of the time.
• Performs work near moving or mechanical parts 25% of the time.
• Types at a keyboard or computer 35% of the time.
• Works in close proximity to others 50% of the time.
• Works alone 50% of the time.
• The noise level is moderate (general office and light manufacturing).
• This position requires working with office equipment and computer equipment.

Physical Demands: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• The employee must be able to work on their feet a majority of each workday.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.