QC Analyst - 1st Shift

Job Title: Quality Control Analyst

Department: Quality Control

Reports To: QA/QC Compliance Manager 

Pay Rate: $21 - $23 per hour

Main Function:

The QC Analyst is responsible for QC in the production of spin disks, tablets, test strips, and reagents as needed. When not acting as a QC Analyst, this person will use their analytical chemistry knowledge & skills to troubleshoot and problem-solve QC production issues, evaluate & resolve customer complaints, test incoming raw materials, maintain QC standards & pipette calibration programs, and work on special projects as assigned.

Schedule & Hours:

· 1st Shift (Monday through Friday, 7am – 3:15pm)

Duties/Responsibilities:

Spin Department

1. Responsible for preparing standards and vats used in the daily testing of SPIN disks.

2. Conducts performance tests on start-up and hourly disk samples.

3. Conducts physical/vacuum testing on pouched disk products.

4. Responsible for testing bbs for iron contamination before they are put into production.

5. Responsible for interpreting data and making reagent adjustments as needed.

6. Investigates customer complaints pertaining to SPIN products.

TesTabs Department

1. Tests tablet pre-mix and determine whether pH is within specification. Tests pre-mix of other formulations for unity and strength when appropriate.

2. Conducts performance and physical attribute testing on bulk powders.

3. Conducts performance and physical attribute tests on unstripped tablets at the beginning, middle, and end of the process.

4. Conducts performance, physical attribute, and vacuum testing on final stripped tablets.

5. Tests reagent powders. (This requires the use of the SMART2 meter and wet chemistry tests.

6. Records QC test results.

7. Tests incoming raw materials used in Testab production.

8. Investigates customer complaints pertaining to Testab products.

Test Strips Department

1. Conducts testing at all stages of Instatest Production. This includes raw material approval, in-process approvals and final release of test strips to the bottling stage.

2. Responsible for the daily/monthly maintenance of pool vats used for test strip testing.

3. Generates all color charts, overlays, and in-house labels for Production. This also includes any prototype “color” work requested by R&D, Marketing, and Production.

4. Investigates customer complaints pertaining to Instatest products. 

5. Prepares Certificates of Analysis/Conformance at customer’s request.

6. Responsible for the QA log of Nonconforming Material Reports.

7. Complies with all Company policies (i.e., personnel, safety, etc.)

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Reagents and Powders Department 

1. Conducts QC testing on all liquid reagents and powders.

2. Provides adjustments to Reagent and powder prep technicians.

3. Conducts QC testing on incoming raw materials, including chemicals and apparatus.

4. Prepares and tests “QC Make” reagents.

5. Responsible for preparing standard stock solutions used by QC.

6. Responsible for preparing standards for the meter department.

7. Trains new department employees.

8. Assists in the clean-up of hazardous material spills.

9. Responsible for hazardous waste disposal.

10. Assists with refilling solvent bottles used in the lab from drums located in the solvent shed.

11. Provides QC support to other product lines in the absence of other QC analysts/technicians.

QA/QC

    · Maintains QC standards.

    · Maintains pipette calibration program.

    · When time permits, assists QA/QC Compliance Manager and QA/QC Analyst with:

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving QC production issues.
• Evaluating and resolving customer complaints. 
• Testing incoming raw materials.
• Working on special projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

· Requires a BS degree preferably in chemistry but will accept B.S. in science which included chemistry courses & lab experience; excellent written and oral communication skills; good computer skills for statistical & data analysis and excellent color perception. · · In addition, this person must be able to work both independently and with a team, be able to transport up to 40 lbs. and wear a chemical respirator.

Environmental Factors & Physical Demands:

Spin Department

    · Work indoors in temperature-controlled environment. 

    · The position requires handling various chemicals. Requires walking, standing, and transporting up to 40 lbs.

TesTab Department

    · Works in a temperature-controlled environment. 

    · Sits, stands, and walks intermittently throughout the day. 

    · Requires working in QA/QC lab and occasionally performing work in a fume hood. 

    · Requires good judgment, decision-making, and communication skills. 

    · Must be able to wear a respirator, work in close proximity to other lab personnel, work independently, read and follow instructions, and transport up to 20 pounds.  

Test Strip Department

    · Works indoors in temperature controlled environment. 

    · The position requires handling various chemicals. 

    · Requires walking, standing, and transporting up to 40 lbs.

Reagents and Powders Department

    · Requires good judgment, good problem-solving, communication, and math skills, as well as good color perception. 

    · Position requires walking, standing, sitting, transporting up to 40 lbs, wearing chemical cartridge respiration when needed, and traveling to printing companies when needed.

LaMotte Company, a 100+ year-old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing premier water analysis solutions, operating in Newark, DE, Chestertown, MD and Warwick, UK. Our products are used around the world to accurately, quickly, and conveniently test water in a multitude of applications.

LaMotte offers paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Full-time employees, who regularly work at least 30 hours per week, are eligible for employer-provided insurance including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and supplemental insurance. Full-time employees are eligible to contribute to our 401(k) plan with an employer match available.

LaMotte is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws.