Quality Lab Technician

Edgewell is not just a company, but a vibrant global community of 6,800 visionaries, doers, and makers. Our family of over 25 personal care brands serves people in more than 50 countries. We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products, with our fundamental value of People First guiding us to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements.

 

Position Summary

 

Work in a cGMP laboratory performing sampling and testing of incoming raw materials and components. Work on routine and non-routine laboratory projects as directed by Quality Laboratory Management. 

 

Universal Accountabilities

 

• Perform physical property testing on In-Process, Finished Goods and Raw Material samples using a variety of measuring techniques.

 

• Perform sampling for raw materials, components, and special projects.

 

• Follow cGMP, 21CFR 820 and ISO 13485:2016 requirements for laboratory testing and investigations.

 

• Collaborate with internal and cross functional colleagues to assure inspections are completed on time.

 

• Follow SOPs and test methods.

 

• Maintain 5S standards in the lab.

 

• Must display accuracy and attention to detail while completing inspections and documenting results with minimal errors.

 

• Support laboratory supervisor in OOS investigations. Compiles data and participate in different steps of the investigation process.

 

• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

 

• Work on non-routine projects as directed by the laboratory supervisor.

 

Specific Accountabilities

 

• Perform job duties in a compliant and safe manner.

 

• Adhere to testing and projects deadlines as assigned by quality laboratory management.

 

• Adhere to 5S standards in the laboratory.

 

• Escalate non-conformances and Out of Specification results in a timely manner and in accordance to local and corporate procedures.

 

• Keep up with laboratory productivity standards.

 

• Adhere to the designated work schedule.

 

Required Skills and Experience

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology or related scientific area; OR High School diploma with equivalent experience

 

• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.

 

• Effective verbal / written communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.

 

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, prioritizing and follow-up skills.

 

• Ability to handle multiple tasks / projects simultaneously.

 

• Good computer skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

 

• Must be able to learn and work with computer software such as SAP, OGP, spreadsheets.

 

• Must be willing to occasionally work OT as needed.

 

• 0 to 1+ year of experience working in a cGMP laboratory

 

 

Preferred Skills and Experience

 

• Experience working in a FDA regulated laboratory

 

• Working knowledge of SAP

 

• Working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR part 820, 210 and 211 requirements

 

• Working knowledge of Canadian Medical Device Regulations SOR/98-282

 

• Working knowledge of ISO 13485 and 14971 requirements