Quality Control Lab Analyst

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a Quality Control Lab Analyst to join our Quality Control Laboratory team.   

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Solon, OH (Fountain) facility. 

What we’re looking for 

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or relevant science discipline is required 

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in a laboratory experience is required 

• Conducting routine and non-routine chemistry and microbiological analysis of raw materials, in-process formulations and final products to established specifications 

• Utilizing and operating laboratory equipment and instruments according to laboratory work instruction including advanced instrumentation, examples include but not limited to: UV, KF, FTIR, HPLC, GC, ICP-MS 

• Following quality control test methods, compendia methods (USP, EP, BP, JP or ACS) 

• Calculating data generated for compliance to specifications and reports results 

• Recommending acceptance or rejection of materials or products based on test results 

• Calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment. 

• Handling hazardous materials using all appropriate or mandatory safety PPE and safety equipment 

• Completing documentation and reviewing for accuracy 

• Wet chemistry and analytical instrument experience (ex. Acid/Base Titrations, KF, HPLC) 

• Experience working independently 

How you will thrive and create an impact 

• Conduct routine and non-routine chemistry and enzymatic analysis of raw materials, in-process formulations and final products to established specifications 

• Use and operate laboratory equipment and instruments according to laboratory work instruction or laboratory procedures such as pH, conductivity, UV, KF, FTIR, titrations, ICP, AA, HPLC 

• Moderate equipment troubleshooting skills 

• Follow Quality Control test methods or compendia methods (USP, EP, BP, JP or ACS) 

• Calculate/generate data for compliance to specifications and reports results 

• Perform technical review of lab data forms such as water, environmental monitoring and direct measure analysis 

• Perform data review in analytical equipment’s ensuring data integrity procedures have been followed 

• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment 

• Enter final results and raw data for tested materials or products in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) as needed 

• Perform investigative analysis to support investigations, complaints or instrument troubleshooting 

• Conduct and document investigations for laboratory out of specification results 

• Provide new hire/ cross training as required 

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