Website LGC Group
LGC Group
Company : LGC Group
Job Description
Area of Responsibility:
The Quality Control (QC) Lab Support focuses on activities that support laboratory analysis. They are primarily responsible for maintaining the laboratory by directly performing analysis support functions. In addition, they perform analysis and review of incoming goods. This position directly reports to the Quality Control Supervisor.
This position is an entry level position. A basic understanding of laboratory etiquette, laboratory safety, analytical equipment and chemical competency is required. This position will offer a deeper understanding of analytical equipment, and principals such as HPLCs, Spectrophotometers, DNA Synthesizers, Titration, and much more.
Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:
Provide support to the Quality Control process and to Quality Control personnel by:Stocking of lab supplies and buffers
Archiving Retain samples
Cleaning
Instrument maintenance
Hazardous waste handling
Help lab maintain 5S standards of cleanliness and organization
Be self-motivated and have the ability to communicate and coordinate with colleagues.
Performing general laboratory maintenance and upkeep activities (e.g., loading buffers onto instruments, cleaning of the laboratory, ect).
Labelling products and incoming goods with an appropriate status label after product disposition (e.g., Approved, Rejected, ect).
Interacting directly with the Manager of QC Chemistry to understand testing prioritization and obtain daily assignments.
Performing standard laboratory operations, including but not limited to: dispensing chemicals, performing volumetric and gravimetric measurements, performing dilutions and preparing solutions for use in the QC Chemistry Lab.
Assisting in verifying and documenting Quality Control activities and procedures.
Effectively communicate with Quality Control leadership regarding required deadlines of product requests for customers or internal orders.
Effectively communicate and coordinate with internal suppliers, team members, and QC leadership to assure the most efficient use of time and resources.
Effectively communicate with maintenance staff to ensure equipment is functional and available for use.
Execute on objectives and goals to support a positive, efficient, and motivated team.
Make recommendations to management as necessary regarding resources required to meet QC objectives, including equipment, employees, and space allocation.
Maintain a safe, organized, and clean lab space.
Perform routine maintenance on process equipment and workspace.
Follows all guidelines/policies for safety (e.g. wears PPE).
Has consistent and proper documentation practices in accordance with QA standards.
Is self-sufficient and has strong time management skills; takes initiative.
Can take out solvent and aqueous waste as well as lab debris if necessary.