Quality Assurance Technologist I (Laboratory Testing)
Company: Niagara Bottling
Location: Diamond Bar
Posted on: May 18, 2024
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Job Description:
At Niagara, we re looking for Team Members who want to be part
of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest
quality most affordable bottled water.Consider applying here, if
you want to:Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with
a chance to make an impact.Develop lasting relationships with great
people.Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.We offer
competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team
Members.Quality Assurance Technologist I (Laboratory Testing)The
Quality Assurance Technologist I ensures that all necessary testing
is completed in a timely manner, and that any non-compliances are
elevated. The primary job responsibilities include sample receipt,
analytical testing, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and
reporting results. This position works primarily in the laboratory
within QA, but also works closely with the Chemist, Consumer
Affairs, and R&D. The position may also occasionally work with
Plant QA, Beverage Development, Manufacturing, and
Maintenance.Essential FunctionsProactively identifies and
communicates day-to-day safety concerns and corrects issues. Works
closely with laboratory supervisor to ensure all safety incidents
are documented properly.Trainer for the technologist/technician
position. Works closely with laboratory supervisor to ensure all
training is documented properly.Manages day-to-day sample
receiving. Effectively prioritizes samples based on business needs.
Responsible for ensuring that all samples are received, organized,
and retained per SOP. Upholds timeframe for sample retention, and
documents sample destruction.Performs in-house laboratory testing,
including but is not limited to, Consumer complaints, Gas
Chromatography, Mass Spectroscopy, FTIR, titration, and Ion
Chromatography. Actively identifies and communicates
out-of-specification, out-of-trend, and investigative results to
supervisor. Documents results in data management system.Maintains
analytical equipment performance and conveys equipment and testing
status to supervisor. This includes, but is not limited to, routine
maintenance, preventive maintenance, replacing parts,
troubleshooting, calibration, standard checks, quality control, and
data review.Documents all results, calibrations, system suitability
checks, QA/QC data, and reports in data management system.
Identifies and notifies supervisor of any issues.Maintains current
knowledge of chemical and biological safety. Technologist is
responsible for reviewing and understanding the Safety Data Sheets
prior to working with any chemicals.Maintains laboratory supplies
and inventory. Upholds an active inventory of the chemicals
commonly used in the laboratory, including but not limited to name,
quantity, storage container and location, description, CAS, etc.
Notifies the supervisor of any new reagents needed.Coordinates
waste disposal services for existing waste generations. Works
actively with the supervisor to review new waste profiles, as
needed.Maintains a clean and safe laboratory environment on a daily
basis. Responsible for general housekeeping of the lab. Ensures
floors are mopped, countertops are wiped down at the end of the
shift, and trash and recyclables are disposed of in the appropriate
receptacles.Peer reviews routine in-house laboratory testing data
per protocol, as needed.Generates laboratory reports, summaries,
and trends for review, as needed.Assists with writing and
maintaining laboratory SOPs, methods, feasibility and stability
studies, and validations, as needed.Please note this job
description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may
change at any time with or without prior
noticeQualificationsMinimum Qualifications:2 Years
Experience in Laboratory performing analytical testing (i.e. GC,
MS, IC, FT-IR)2 Years
Experience in working with chemicals in the laboratory2 Years
Experience performing laboratory projects/experiments *experience
may include a combination of work experience and educationPreferred
Qualifications:2 Years
Experience in Laboratory maintaining and troubleshooting analytical
testing equipment (i.e. GC, MS, IC, FT-IR).2 Years
Experience in working with volatile chemicals and concentrated
acids in an analytical laboratory2 Years
Experience managing laboratory projects/experiments*experience may
include a combination of work experience and
educationCompetenciesKnowledge of basic laboratory and chemical
safety.Strong attention to detail and effectively organization
skills.Performs work well under minimal supervision.Strong verbal,
writing, and presentation skills.Handles basic issues and problems
per protocol, and elevates effectively.Ability to work well in both
independent and collaborative group environments.Basic knowledge of
and experience with Microsoft office and data management
tools.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.This position embodies the
values of Niagara s LIFE competency model, focusing on the
following key drivers of success:Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the
number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates
immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department
goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues
directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues
effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and
external customersInnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously
improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates
adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in
situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater
efficiencyFind a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through
learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of
individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing
blameEmpowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve
one s self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates
clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively
to manage expectationsEducationMinimum Required:Bachelor's Degree
in Food Science, Chemistry, or other science related
fieldPreferred:Master's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or other
science related fieldCertification/License: Required:
N/APreferred:
N/AForeign Language Required:
None RequiredPreferred:
None RequiredTypical Compensation RangePay Rate Type:
Salary$67,649.00 - $87,944.00 /
YearlyBenefitshttps://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefitsAny
employment agency, person or entity that submits a rsum into this
career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding
that the applicant's rsum will become the property of Niagara
Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire
that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the
submitting employment agency, person or entity.Employment agencies
that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been
engaged on a search shall submit rsum to the designated Niagara
Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit rsum into
this career site to be eligible for placement fees.Niagara Plant
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