Now Foods · 21 hours ago
QC PHYSICAL LAB TECHNICIAN I -3RD SHIFT SPARKS
Sparks, NV
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expNow Foods is a company focused on health and wellness products, and they are seeking a QC Physical Lab Technician I to perform essential laboratory testing and quality control duties. The role involves collecting samples, conducting physical and organoleptic testing, and ensuring compliance with safety and GMP requirements.
HealthcareManufacturingHealth Care
Responsibilities
Collect samples from the TC sample collection area
Receives and collects samples in the LIMS system
Performs physical testing on raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, prepackaged items, stability samples, REQ samples, and other laboratory samples
Performs organoleptic testing, including, but not limited to appearance, taste, and odor
Records and compares results to specifications and performs secondary reviews
Initiates OOS investigations for any samples not meeting specifications or any samples that are atypical from historical trends
Operates equipment in all of the following pieces of lab equipment, including but not limited to: pH meter, FTIR, NIR, disintegration apparatus, moisture analyzer, automatic tablet tester (hardness, weight, length, thickness), Anton Paar modular unit (density meter, refractometer, polarimeter), Rudolph modular unit (density meter, refractometer, polarimeter), automatic titrator (acid value, Karl Fischer), Karl Fischer oven, powder density tester, sonic sifter, friability apparatus, density by pycnometer, water activity meter, melting point apparatus, viscometer, balance, loss on drying oven
Accurately enters laboratory test results into worksheets, Excel spreadsheets, LIMS, and Access database
Requests samples through Smartsheet, as needed to perform the triplicate testing in OOS
Performs metal detector checks and temperature checks as needed
Promptly answers phone calls, emails, and two-way radio calls and follows up
Accurately maintains daily logs and equipment logbooks
Cleans, maintains, and calibrates laboratory equipment
Orders lab supplies as needed
Complies with safety and GMP requirements
Restock PPE in the lab when needed
Safely move Hazardous waste from the physical lab to the designated waste areas
Upload the documents to Epicor accurately
Enter Product code/Lot number/Stability number and REQ number accurately in the Epicor system
Final Review paperwork in the Epicor system
Performs retest and/or root cause analysis for any samples in OOS
Prioritize liquid mix samples in the lab for testing
Prioritize powder mix samples in the lab for testing
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent and 0-2 years laboratory experience
Familiarity with general laboratory equipment required
Proven ability to accurately conduct physical and organoleptic testing and inspect raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and other laboratory samples according to set standards and SOP's
Reads, understands, and follows SOPs
Sound knowledge of testing and inspection processes
Demonstrated ability to consistently meet quality, safety, and efficiency goals
Good problem-solving skills are required
Good time management skills; ability to work well independently; ability to prioritize, calmly handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and change tasks frequently in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and flexibility to change tasks frequently
Strong teamwork skills: ability to work and communicate effectively with others; strong attention to detail skills; and demonstrated high quality of work
Demonstrates and promotes company core values
Consistently follows all company policies and procedures, including all safety policies and procedures
Ability to read and interpret documents such as product specifications, departmental instructions, batch records, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine e-mails to communicate within QC and with operations personnel
Ability to collect data for investigations for root cause analysis and troubleshooting processing issues
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to accurately complete paperwork, including completing logbooks
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, averages, ratios, proportions, and the metric system to practical situations
Ability to compare results to specifications to determine if the result meets requirements
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions
Good problem-solving skills
Ability to work on the Production floor as a MQ Inspector as needed
Basic computer skills required in Word, outlook email, and Excel
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends to support the business
The employee must regularly lift, move (in some cases drag items), slide, raise, and/or place: Lift 15 lbs. from ground level and place at 61 high-inch level; return to the original position. Push up to 30 lb. force for up to 25 feet and then pull to the original position. Carry 20 lbs. for 3 feet at waist level; lift bag/box onto the side and return to the original position
Company
Now Foods
Now Foods is a manufacturer of natural health products.
1001-5000 employees
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