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Church & Dwight Co., Inc. · 1 day ago

Quality Lab Technician - Nights

Harrisonville, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is a company that values its people and the environment, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. The Quality Lab Technician will lead the Quality Department in ensuring compliance with quality standards, supervising the inspection and testing of materials and products, and collaborating with various teams to address quality issues.

Consumer GoodsManufacturingWellness

Responsibilities

Responsible always for promoting a safety culture and safety awareness within their area of responsibility. Always support all plant and department safety policies and procedures

Assure that daily batch and physical testing for manufacturing operations, using standard chemical analysis according to established test procedures are conducted. Perform routine & complex testing of samples for HPLC, in a timely, accurate manner as needed. Work with the Quality Control Supervisor to determine priority of samples

Perform technical analysis and initiate corrective action and/or communication for high-priority issues

Communicate effectively to all levels, including plant and corporate staff members

Perform finished and semi-finished product analytical testing, using required test equipment or instrumentation according to corporate Test Methods and/or department test requirements. Ensure laboratory test equipment meets operating needs, including maintenance, standardization, and calibration

Review all testing data reported into Data Disclosure and/or via batch sheet for accuracy

Operate and train department personnel on production line test equipment audit process (Torque data CS, leak data)

Communicate finished product and raw material defects, such as being Out of Specification, to the appropriate HV personnel according to the SOP. Ensure corrective action is initiated, including Hold process and WMS (Warehouse Management System) status

Create and Edit formulation batch sheets and collaborate their release with appropriate plant members

Administer incoming raw material inspection and retain program requirement

Maintain or implement necessary database requirements such as FTBatch, MES Weights, Print and Apply or others

Support Six Sigma program initiatives and testing related to analytical and inspection testing

Perform a monthly review on the production weights and escalate issues to the Operations team

Assist the Quality Coordinator with the creation of Monthly and Yearly Quality KPI Reports

Maintain up-to-date and accurate quality lab documents, procedures, manuals and files

Support R&D corporate program initiatives pertaining to laboratory functions including PTR, Technical Transfer, RTM, RTS and PLM specification reviews and approvals

Administer inventory reports of needed chemicals, tools and equipment to support product test and release functions

Follow GLP requirements for the safe handling of chemicals and analytical testing, including use of PPE

Coordinate training of department staff in all areas of laboratory functions and inspection process

Support PTR (Plant Trial requests), Technical Transfer, Brand Team meetings, and other plant/corporate meetings, as needed

Perform Agile PLM specification reviews and Approvals

Create, review, and approve COAs for WIP (Work-In-Process) material. (For example: LUD, LLD, Oxi Powder, Scent Booster, and Blue Salt)

Perform capability analysis and trending of product data to initiate Specification or product changes via corporate

Attend Root Cause Analysis groups and assist with corrective actions

Initiate and Support CAPA events

Be accessible for off-hour communication regarding lab issues that occurred during worked shifts

Assist in lab coverage during periods of chemist unavailability

Operate laboratory computer, analytical test instruments and systems, including troubleshooting and calibrations as needed

Communicate appropriate batch adjustments to Processing staff to ensure product integrity according to specifications. Troubleshoot analytical problems with Processing staff as needed

Perform incoming raw ingredient testing and comparisons to standards and verify quality of received components

Document and maintain test results, audit information, procedures, logs, and specifications using appropriate data or file maintenance systems, in accordance with Company Policy

Review and Update SOPs and other documentation to ensure up-to-date processes and procedures

Assist and investigate non-chemical material issues that occur on the manufacturing floor

Support Plant Trial Requests as needed

Maintain and foster positive working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization

Utilize a positive problem-solving process that enables issues to be resolved in a positive inclusive manner

Assure all test result are reported for product release alignment

Document out of spec conditions for potential Hold reconciling

Work with CI & Operations on alignment of Quality expectations

Train other lab support team members on procedures

Properly handle and dispose of Lab waste

Maintain sample retain area

Communicate effectively with internal customers and vendors as needed

Maintain good laboratory practices for the safe and proper handling of chemicals

Perform cleaning and housekeeping tasks for both the laboratory environment and testing equipment

Be a leader, advocate and resource for the implementation, execution, and maintenance of the principles of lean manufacturing such as 5S, etc. This includes active participation in Lean activities

Monitor and maintain laboratory supply inventory to ensure department resource needs are met and avoid work interruptions

Evaluate quality data and plant process capabilities. Suggest opportunities for continuous improvement and areas for specification change where applicable

Perform other duties as assigned

Maintain all required facility training expectations

Regular and predictable attendance is required

Qualification

HPLCQuality ControlAnalytical TestingLean ManufacturingChemical AnalysisBasic Chemical AptitudeCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

High school diploma, GED or Equivalent

2 Years of related experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Good computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel preferred

Good organizational/time management skills required

Ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization

Ability to work for long periods of time, under pressure, to produce results

Basic chemical and mechanical aptitude

Work flexible schedule as needed

Demonstrate ambiguity to change

Must be able to read & understand materials & products specifications in English. Upon training, must be able to work with measuring equipment such as calipers, gauges etc

Ability to take and follow directions

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Knowledge of Karl Fisher and HPLCs a plus