QC Lab Analyst

The Opportunity

Avantor is looking for a Quality Control (QC) Lab Analyst to join our Quality Control Laboratory team. The Analyst will be responsible for testing of raw materials and finished products in our Quality Control laboratory.

We are seeking candidates who are open to supporting either first- or second-shift operations. First shift offers flexible start times between 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., while second shift begins at 3:00 p.m. Both schedules operate Monday through Friday.

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Paris, KY.

What we’re looking for

• Education: Associate's degree in a scientific discipline required, including completion of at least four semesters of chemistry coursework; Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific field is preferred
• Experience: 1-3 years of laboratory experience in a related field preferred
• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) experience preferred
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Wet chemistry experience preferred (ex. Acid/Base Titrations, water content)
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) experience

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Conducts routine and non-routine chemistry and microbiological analysis of raw materials, in-process formulations and final products to established specifications.
• Utilized and operates laboratory equipment and instruments according to laboratory work instruction or laboratory procedures such as pH, conductivity, UV, KF, FTIR and titrations.
• Ability to understand and follow Quality Control test methods or compendia methods (USP, EP, BP, JP or ACS) and EXCIPACT standard.
• Calculates and generates data for compliance to specifications and reports results.
• Performs technical review of lab data forms such as water, environmental monitoring and direct measure analysis.
• Calibrates and maintains lab equipment.
• Enters final results and raw data for tested materials or products in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) as needed.
• May perform investigative analysis to support investigations, complaints or instrument troubleshooting.
• Performs Environmental Monitoring duties, which requires gowning into cleanroom and collection of air and surface samples while in the cleanrooms.
• Reviews for discrepancies in data, manufacture COA, COC, and performs data verification in accordance with company procedures.
• Applies appropriate disposition labels to materials (accepted, rejected, etc).
• Handles hazardous materials using all appropriate or mandatory safety PPE and safety equipment.
• Completes documentation in a legible manner and reviews for accuracy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must have applied working knowledge of various laboratory instrumentation
• Must be able to work independently with limited direct supervision, have demonstrated ability to follow through on multiple projects, and be goal oriented with a strong desire for achievement
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Environmental Working Conditions & Physical Effort

Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level. At times, may be exposed to a variety of different chemicals including flammables, corrosives, oxidizers and others.

• Work assignments are diversified.
• Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems.
• New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.

• A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.
• Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.
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