QC Technician - Sample Management - LanceSoft Inc
St. Louis, MO 63134
About the Job
Duration: 06 Months Temp to Hire not a guarantee but based on performance attendance, and FTE req opening at a later date.
Pay range: $25.00 - $27.00 Hourly
Onsite Job
How You Will Make an Impact
The Sr. QC Technician – Sample Management will work on a team of technicians focused on supporting the site’s QC sampling operations. This team is responsible for the pickup of GMP manufacturing samples and transport to various storage locations within QC. This team is also responsible for sub-aliquoting bulk samples from production, into smaller aliquots as dictated by the supporting GMP documents. The team also will use the site’s LIMS systems to generate samples, print labels, and record GMP transactions for samples. This team works in parallel with the QC Laboratory Support functional team.
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Position Responsibilities:
• Pickup and transport samples from the manufacturing areas to quality control testing/storage areas. Report sample issues to the appropriate management as required per procedures.
• Receive samples into the analytical and microbiology laboratories. Receive samples for storage into the QC Sample Management storage units.
• Manage receipt of incoming sample shipments and outgoing sample shipments.
• Work in a biological safety cabinet with some level of gowning to sub-aliquoting bulk samples to smaller aliquots. Login samples to the LIMS system, properly label aliquots and receive to final storage as required per the label.
• Clearly and accurately communicates status of samples (picked up, for testing, for send-out) to cross-functional area teams
• Support the team by helping manage the team’s inventory supplies stock.
• Maintain up to date training records.
• Effectively train department employees in the execution of Sample Management tasks
• Performs all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, and Safety guidelines. Maintains the necessary compliance status required by company and facility standards.
• May author Sample Management documents in the site electronic document management system
• May investigate and complete investigation of minor sample management deviations
• Assist with additional laboratory support duties as necessary to meet departmental goals.
How will you get here?
• Minimum of high school diploma.
• 3+ years experience at a GMP manufacturing facility, preferably in a sample management, operations, or sampling role.
• Working experience in a cGMP Quality Control laboratory is a plus.
• Working experience with sample labeling systems and inventory management systems is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge
• Working knowledge of GMP regulations in a GMP environment
• Knowledge of cGMP practices and aseptic techniques
Skills
• Accurate Pipetting Skills
• MS Office – must be good with computers and a variety of software,
• MS Excel experience is a plus
• Detail oriented
• Results driven
• Safety Attitude
• Electronic document system
• Trackwise or equivalent deviation system
• Electronic Sample Management System (LIMS)
• SAP
• Electronic Laboratory Monitoring (LabWatch or Client)
Abilities
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Able to understand and carry out instructions
• Reliable
• Strong communication (written and verbal)
• Effectively multi-task
• Able to work in an environment of change
• Able to work independently and as part of a team- THEY WILL BE WORKING WITH ALOT OF PEOPLE AND TEAMS.
• Able to recognize problems developing, not just occurring
• Occasional heavy lifting or moving required
Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
A flexible work schedule is required.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs independently, with occasional heavier objects of up to 50lbs with assistance.
Routine push/pull/lift activities involving sample carts, sample freezer trays, and other objects.
Must be able to wear gloves and other PPE to handle samples.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. This role is actively moving between desk and laboratory work.
Employee Benefits:
At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:
- Four options of medical Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k Contributions
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Other Employee Perks
LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.