Quality Control Laboratory Technician

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That's why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor's Quality Control & Validation vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

Under moderate supervision, the QC Lab Analyst will be responsible for completing product quality checks. Conducts routine testing and analysis of production work. Quality checks are typically reviewed for accuracy. Documents quality control issues as needed.

This position will report into the Lab Supervisor at our St. Louis, MO location. This is a 2nd shift employment opportunity with the hours of 2-10pm.

What we're looking for:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or science related field required
• Experience: 1-2 years' experience working in a lab space preferred

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Conducts routine and non-routine chemistry analysis of raw materials, in-process formulations and final products to established specifications.
• Uses and operates laboratory equipment and instruments according to laboratory work instruction or laboratory procedures such as pH, conductivity, UV, KF, FTIR and titrations.
• Basic equipment troubleshooting
• Ability to understand and follow Quality Control test methods or compendia methods (USP, EP, BP, JP or ACS) and EXCIPACT standard.
• Calculates and generates data for compliance to specifications and reports results.
• Performs technical review of lab data forms such as water, environmental monitoring and direct measure analysis on areas of expertise.
• Calibrates and maintains lab equipment.
• Enters final results and raw data for tested materials or products in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).
• May performs investigative analysis to support investigations, complaints or instrument troubleshooting.
• As requested, performs analysis to support investigations, complaints or instrument troubleshooting.
• As directed by supervision, conducts and documents investigations for laboratory out of specification results.
• Performs Environmental Monitoring duties, which requires gowning into cleanroom and collection of air and surface samples while in the cleanrooms.
• Applies appropriate disposition labels to materials (accepted, rejected, etc).
• Provides new hire or cross training as requested in area of technician expertise.
• Reviews for discrepancies in data, manufacture COA, COC, and performs data verification in accordance with company procedures.
• Handles hazardous materials using all appropriate or mandatory safety PPE and safety equipment.
• Completes documentation in a legible manner and reviews for accuracy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.comand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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