Quality Control Lab Analyst

Job Summary

Quality Control laboratory analyst role with responsibility for chemical, physical and/or microbiological analysis of nutritional components and blends. Duties include preparing documentation and coordinating or performing testing and analysis to ensure quality standards are met.

Reports to the Quality Control Manager in the Springfield, Missouri location of GNNA.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities (not restrictive)

• Analysis of nutritional ingredients and blends via HPLC/UPLC, ICP MS, UV, etc. including sample preparation, analysis, data generation, documentation, written reports, clean-up and disposal of materials.
• Microbiological sample preparation, testing and data entry.
• Basic testing including but not limited to, pH bulk density, sensory testing, sieve analysis, particle size analysis.
• Verification and validation of analytical methods for nutritional raw materials and nutrition blends.
• Sample receiving and documentation, sample compositing and sample shipment.
• Tracking the progress of tested blends and ingredients to ensure must ship by date is met.
• General laboratory cleaning and maintenance of equipment (changing sonicator water, cleaning autoclave, cleaning dishwasher, cleaning incubator).
• Assist in creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures for associated laboratory procedures, instrumentation and equipment.
• Assist in conducting Quality Control investigations and accessing retention samples.
• Assist with Hazardous Waste disposal.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

When the employee(s) filling this position is absent from their job, their immediate supervisor/manager (as identified in the “Reports To” section of this job description) is responsible for assigning the qualified employee(s) to perform the essential functions and responsibilities listed in this job description. The qualified employee(s) must have been successfully trained on the assigned temporary duties.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)

• None

Performance indicators (related to above Task & Responsibilities respectively)

• Performs laboratory testing in accordance with SOPs.
• Prepares reports and presents to the appropriate manager.
• Follows safety guidelines.

Qualification & Experience Requirements

Education, Training:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (i.e. chemistry, biology, microbiology, science, food science) or Associate’s degree in a related field with 4 years of similar experience.

Experience Required:

• 1-3 years in work experience in a quality control laboratory setting in a manufacturing, food or nutraceutical company
• Hands on testing experience with microbiology, HPLC/UPLC and/or ICP MS
• Experience working in an GMP environment strongly 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), to include speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must be results focused and oriented toward accomplishment of team.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to include overtime when needed.

Language, Computer &   Numeracy:

• Fluent in written and spoken English required
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