Quality Lab Technician
Job Title: Quality Lab Technician Job Location: Covington, GA Duration: 6 months (Possibilities of Extension) Shift: 1st Shift Job Responsibilities: • Represents the Corporation, Division, and Quality Department in a professional manner. • Provides support to Project Teams and Quality Department. • Responsible for all product testing in the Complaint Laboratory. • Provides Quality Engineering technical support to assist in resolving quality issues, including but not limited to complaint review. • Performs complaint investigations for all UCC products and, as applicable, for OEM manufactured products. • Creates investigation files in the complaint system (Trackwise). • Sets up, safely operates, and maintains laboratory equipment and testing instruments. • Performs tests and experiments in accordance with the requirements of Good Manufacturing • Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). • Develops and maintains a working knowledge of UCC policies and procedures and ISO and FDA requirements. • Maintains accurate data, analyzes, and assists in drawing conclusions. • Performs tasks accurately and with great attention to detail. • Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and procedures outlined by policies. • Ensures compliance with Department and Division procedures. • Interfaces with manufacturing facilities, suppliers, and Product Legal Manufacturer (PLM) groups. • May present data findings to peers, engineering, and management staff. Education and Experience: • Technical or Associate degree in a science field is a plus. • Prior laboratory experience desirable. • American Society of Quality (ASQ) certification (CQE, CQA, CQM, etc.) is a plus. • Proficiency with MS Excel (pivot tables, v-lookup, etc.). • Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience with a regulated industry, including co-op/internship experience. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements included in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Basic knowledge of medical device regulation, industry, or international standard. • Good laboratory skills, along with a working knowledge of laboratory bench methods and associated equipment. • Understanding of laboratory instrumentation. • Good understanding of OSHA requirements, Quality Systems Regulations (QSR), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), ISO, AAMI, and FDA Guidelines, as well as any other regulations/requirements as they pertain to the laboratory. • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation). • Ability to effectively manage time and manage priorities to meet deadlines. • Ability to handle multiple task assignments. • Ability to interpret Corporate, Division, and Department Procedures. • Ability to work with minimal supervision. Language Skills: · Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures or government regulations. · Ability to write simple reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
