Quality Control Sample Clerk

POSITION PURPOSE: 

• Works in the Quality Control Department logging raw material samples and production samples.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Logs in all raw material samples, inspects sample as specified in lab assay report, and makes notes.
  • Logs in all production samples, inspects sample as specified in lab assay report, and makes notes.
  • Prepares appropriate laboratory assay package detailing the analytical work for QC lab including a copy of the batch sheet, weighing tape log, label and outside assay paperwork. Forward the package to lab.
  • Composites multiple samples and coordinates the mailing to outside laboratories as specified in lab assay report
  • Log all raw materials and production samples in NAV.
  • Organizes the weekly storage bins for all incoming samples including those that are archived.
  • Makes folders for new products.
  • Boxes and records samples for storage and future sample retrieving.
  • Moves sample boxes to staging and or storage area.
  • Checks temperature of the ovens and records the temperature.
  • Files batch sheets, makes folders, and at the end of the year archives the batch sheets.
  • Comply with Current Good Manufacturing Procedures and Good Laboratory Practices for all laboratory tests.
  • Ability to work in a fast turnaround laboratory environment.
  • Notifies proper personnel of non-compliance.
  • Completes additional tasks and projects as assigned by management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum education: High School degree or GED.
• Minimum experience:  0-2 years related work experience in food, dietary supplements, pharmaceutical or related industry.  This could be internship/student work experience.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• General Knowledge of the nutritional food manufacturing process.
• Ability to work with all levels of employees in a productive manner.
• Working knowledge of cGMP and GLP regulations helpful.
• Must be able to complete forms and write in a legible manner.
• Ability to multi-task and bring tasks to completion.
• Must be computer literate and able to learn how to use the company’s computer system.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.
• Must have good attention to detail.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Sexual Harassment Prevention.
• SOPs as required.
• Lab Safety.
• On going cGMP and GLP training to stay current with all areas required by the company.
• Any other recommended/required training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, and walk about the building.
• May be required to push and or pull carts with wheels containing product being moved about the building.
• Medium physical effort required.
• Continuous mental and visual attention required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Light to Moderate physical effort required.
• Must be able to lift 55lbs approximately every 2 weeks or more frequently as needed.
• Fine manual motor dexterity required to complete forms, other paperwork and to perform computer data entry.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• Lab coats as required.
• Safety Glasses as required.
• Gloves as required.
• “Dust” masks as needed/required.
• Any other PPE as required/recommended.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a climate controlled laboratory.

OTHER:

• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.