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Actalent QC Technician I in Cincinnati, Ohio
Job Title: QC Technician IJob Description
Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, or improving patient diagnostics and therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands.
Responsibilities
Prepare test solutions including diluents and mobile phases.
Collect dirty glassware and clean glassware as needed.
Perform daily instrument calibrations/verifications as needed.
Maintain clear documentation in accordance with pharmaceutical industry standards.
Coordinate and perform the collection of pharmaceutical waste from the laboratories, including dumping sample waste, removing/emptying solvent waste jugs, removing sharps containers, and removing other pharmaceutical wastes.
Clean and maintain work areas and instrumentation.
Track, receive, and log in solvents and other stock orders, and stock the labs with supplies, including glassware. Clean and tidy general storage areas in the lab.
Assist dissolution analysts with instrument setup and cleanup.
Coordinate or assist in the coordination of safety audit or similar programs, including the weekly check of eye-wash stations.
Communicate effectively with personnel across multiple departments.
Perform all duties in strict compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, Good Documentation Practices, and Safety guidelines. Maintain the necessary compliance status required by company and facility standards.
Essential Skills
Good knowledge and understanding of basic instrumental technologies and qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses.
Awareness of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.
Good problem-solving skills and a logical approach to solving scientific problems.
Ability to follow all company policies, SOPs, cGMPs, work instructions, methods, and analyst guidelines.
Demonstrate efficiency by multitasking and scheduling time to meet the required workload.
Actively seek additional assignments when testing in the primary area of responsibility is completed.
Take initiative and independently pursue training and/or learning opportunities to improve personal skills and share skills with other team members.
Proven interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks such as the determination of test reliability, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, Chemistry or Biology preferred.
Open to entry-level candidates.
Work Environment
First Shift, start time is flexible but must start between 6 am-9 am and work 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday. The position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination to move about office locations, the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time. It requires the manipulation, lifting, carrying, and moving of weights up to 50 pounds, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time. The ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time. Safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, latex or similar gloves, safety apron, and organic respirator are occasionally required.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.