Job Summary

The Quality Control PRP Sampling Technician is responsible for sampling all incoming raw materials and maintaining raw material retains. Additionally, the PRP Technician will perform data entry, labeling, and track raw material positive releases for materials received, as well as handle Certificate of Analysis (COA) receipt, review, and organization.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Verify identity, lot number, and sample incoming raw materials.
• Manage all aspects of the gold standard program.
• Verify incoming raw material identity using FT-IR, particle size, bench chemistry, and other methods as needed.
• Coordinate third-party testing of raw materials using LIMS EDI or manual submission forms.
• Assist in conducting Quality Control investigations, including accessing retains.
• Composite raw material samples for retention and analysis.
• Manage all aspects of retain storage, content, and archiving.
• Label, organize, and store retain samples as part of the record.
• Perform data entry of raw material results, retains, and contract lab testing information, including sample submission information and results (as required).
• File sample submission forms and other documents.

• Maintain database and instrumentation records from FT-IR and particle size testing.
• Coordinate scheduling of preventative maintenance and calibration of PRP instruments.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for PRP functions.
• Coordinate receipt and review of COA documents received per lot.
• Update the procurement department when COAs are missing or have incomplete results.
• Track the progress of raw materials to ensure due dates are met.
• Track changes or reductions in inspection levels.
• Coordinate sampling with receiving personnel to assure staging of materials.
• Assure Master Sanitation Schedule is followed for the sampling room.
• Provide limited backup coverage for the Raw Material Team Lead.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Performance Indicators

• Assist the QC technicians with the release of warehouse-ready blends (as needed).
• Assist the QC technicians with the release of blending materials (as needed).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Follow safety guidelines.

Qualification & Experience Requirements

Education, Training:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required. College coursework, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred (e.g., chemistry, biology, microbiology, science, food science).

Experience Required:

• 1-3 years of work experience in a similar position or quality control in a manufacturing, food, or nutraceutical company.
• Experience in science or a related field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Working knowledge of laboratory and manufacturing safety protocols.
• Working knowledge of good laboratory and manufacturing practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), including speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must be results-focused and oriented toward the accomplishment of team goals.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including overtime when needed.

Language, Computer & Numeracy:

• Fluent in written and spoken English required.
• Computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.

Personality, Characteristics:

• Works with minimal supervision and remains productive at all times.
• Operates well in a team environment and possesses team-based critical thinking skills.
• Results-focused and oriented toward the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.
• Stays positive and calm in difficult and/or trying circumstances.
• Able to work flexible hours, including overtime when needed.
• Effectively handles multiple, rapidly changing, and conflicting priorities and works well under pressure.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly involves talking or listening, sitting, and the use of hands and fingers.
• Regularly involves going up and down stairs.
• Frequently involves reaching with hands and arms, standing, and walking.
• Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, kneeling, and/or climbing or balancing.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 55 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, work with fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials.
• Involves moderate physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature.
• Should be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
• Must be able to pass a respiratory exam and fit test.
• Ability to work while wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including a respirator (which requires minimal to no facial hair).

Typical Environmental Conditions

• May be exposed to moderate noise levels (e.g., office equipment, light traffic).
• May be exposed to moderate to high noise levels (e.g., production equipment, forklifts, heavy traffic).
• May be exposed to humidity, intense heat and cold, outdoor weather conditions, allergens, fumes, and hazardous chemicals.
• May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock.

Why Glanbia:

We offer room for growth and promotion within the company.

        Benefits:

• Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision insurance
• 401K
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. 

 At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.