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Job Description

Under minimal supervision, responsible for one or more of the following activities in QC including analytical testing, characterization, method development, sample and data management and equipment maintenance.

Perform routine laboratory procedures* May perform aseptic aliquotting, sampling and analysis for compendia and non-compendia methods* May perform non-routine lab procedures under close supervision* Perform or review one or more of the following: sample testing, standards preparation and testing procedures, compendia and non-compendia test methods, environmental monitoring, reagents and solutions preparation, sample management and equipment maintenance* Prepare complete, accurate, concise laboratory documentation* Data entry, review, analysis and communication of results* Perform general lab housekeeping Maintain/operate specialized equipment* Participate in the document revision process Comply with safety guidelines, cGMPs and other applicable regulatory requirements* May participate in lab investigations/ audits Maintain training proficiency* May approve lab results*

GCF

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of basic principles, methods and practices of technical/ scientific field

• Typically obtained through formal study

• General knowledge of procedures and activities within own work area

• Ability to relate day-to-day work to business priorities

• General understanding of industry practice and standards

Problem Solving:

• Applies broad-based research, information gathering and analytical skills to factual information

• Selects appropriate alternatives from defined options
• Collects required documentation/raw data; verifies conformance of documents
• Assesses accuracy of detailed information
• Tracks, maintains and produces regular work products

• Ability to identify roadblocks to task completion and effectively brings them to line managers for resolution

Autonomy:

• Works under general direction, seeks assistance as needed
• Completes work in accordance with established procedures and practices within field of technical/scientific knowledge
• Establishes approaches for completing assignments
• Work requires consistent exercise of discretion and independent judgment
• Works with team to support achievement of project milestones

Contribution:

• Contributes to own work group/team through quality and accuracy of own output
• Builds productive internal/external relationships

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree OR
Associate’s degree and 4 years of quality control experience
OR
High school diploma / GED and 6 years of quality control experience