Quality Control Associate- Bioanalytical ChemistryWork with Purpose

We are seeking a QC Associate I  for our Bioanalytical Chemistry Team at our Safety Assessment site located in Ashland, OH.

Perform QC review of study data and perform inspections. Monitor and track common errors and assist with document modification to reduce error and deviations. Assist with implementing and monitoring quality control (QC) standards, methods, and procedures.

Essential Functions (The fundamental Competencies/Skills & Responsibilities of the role (products and services provided/results accomplished) include, but are not limited to, those listed: 

• Efficiently review all procedures, materials, and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards as applicable (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.).
• Demonstrate effective communication skills through informal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team.
• Assist with maintenance/review of equipment.
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives with oversight.
• Assist with training, as applicable.
• Perform general QC practices as well as perform QC reviews of daily study data in one QC discipline.
• Perform lab walk inspections.
• Participate in Liaison Meetings.
• Assist in recommending form and SOP modifications, and changes to standard protocol wording to avoid deviations.
• Actively participate in logbook review and other projects as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining and revising QC documents, processes, and manuals.
• Actively participate in 1:1 meetings.
• Performs all other related duties and functions as assigned.

The starting range for this position is $19-22/hr. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location

(Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to:

• Education: HS/GED/Associate degree or equivalent with 1 year of relevant experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a relevant field with no work experience recommended.
• Experience:  Previous QC or QA experience preferred.  Knowledge and/or background in preclinical technical functions also preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure: None.
• Other: Demonstrated leadership and word processing skills.  Effective written, verbal and communication skills. 

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, move, manipulate and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and/or supplies.
• Must be able to perform procedures, standing or sitting, for long periods of time, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.
• Must be able to frequently hold and manipulate work materials while utilizing fine motor skills.
• Must be able to regularly provide information to and receive information from/through various technologies, media, sources, and contacts. Must be able to accurately exchange information in these situations.
• Regularly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Move about inside the work area to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Enviornment:

• General office and lab working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to wear protective clothing (i.e., goggles, face shield, cap, gloves, scrubs, shoe covers), work near toxic or caustic chemicals, work with biohazards.
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to live animals with risk of exposure to allergens, zoonotic disease, and biohazards.
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, unpleasant odors, and extreme temperature conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to moderate depending upon the task being performed.

Comments:

• This position may require overtime, weekend, holiday, and/or after hours shift coverage, as needed.