The Planet Group

Job Description

Lab Quality Control Analyst – (Onsite) – Contract – Northeastern Ohio

Biotechnology Research organization seeks a Lab Quality Control Analyst for an onsite 6-month contract with potential extension. This requires a Monday thru Friday 3pm to 11:30pm ET shift as well.

Additionally, 1+ year of laboratory expertise within a related industry, and as a Quality Control Technician are also a requirement. This individual will require a Chemistry Degree/Background, various lab instrumentation exposure, and wet chemistry experience is preferred. This person will perform routine and non-routine chemistry and microbiological analysis of raw materials, as well as Environmental Monitoring duties. Individual will review for data discrepancies, manufacture COAs/COCs and complete documentation accordingly, while ensuring accuracy. Opportunity requires location proximity just southeast of Cleveland, OH as this is an onsite position.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or biochemistry, or related work.
• Local to Aurora Ohio.
• Ability to work onsite from 3pm to 11:30pm ET.
• 1+ years as Quality Control Technician, as well as a background in Chemistry.
• Wet chemistry expertise preferred to include Acid/Base Titrations, water content, Bioburden, Endotoxin.
• Expertise with various lab instrumentation.
• Familiarity with MS Office to include Word, Excel, and Access.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting routine and non-routine chemistry and microbiological analysis of raw materials, in-process formulations, and final products to establish specifications.
• Utilization and operation of lab equipment and instrumentation in accordance with lab work instruction and procedures (pH, UV, KF, FTIR, Conductivity, and titrations).
• Understanding and following QC Test Methods and Compendial Methods to include USP, EP, BP, JP or ACS, as well as EXCIPACT standards.
• Calculating and generating data for compliance into specifications, reporting results.
• Performing technical lab data form review to include water, environmental monitoring and direct measure analysis.
• Calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment based on specific needs.
• Entering results and raw data for tested materials and products into LIMS as needed.
• Performing investigative analysis and supporting investigations, complaints and instrument troubleshooting as required.
• Performing Environmental Monitoring tasks, requiring work within cleanroom and collection of air and surface samples.
• Reviewing data for discrepancies, manufacturing COAs, COCS, and performing data verification in accordance with organizational best practices and standards.
• Applying appropriate label identification to materials.
• Handling hazardous materials utilizing appropriate and mandatory safety protocols and equipment.
• Completing documentation in an accurate and legible way, while performing other tasks as assigned.
• Performing sampling and testing for USP Purification of water and water for injection.
• Authoring, reviewing, and updating all lab procedures and instrument work instruction.
• Performing microbio tests like bioburden, endotoxin, Dnase, Rnase, Protease, and Phosphatase using proper aseptic techniques.
• Preparing and properly disposing of microbial media.
• Benefits:
• A 6-month contract within a stable and successful organization with the potential to extend.
• Ability for a consultant to work W2, with or without benefits.

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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.