Qa/Qc Technician

Title: QA/QC Technician

Location: Ames, IA 50010

Duration: 10+ Months Contract

Shift: Mon - Thurs 6 am to 4:30 pm

Pay Rate: $22.00 to 24.00/hr. on W2 depending on experience.

Description

This position will work primarily in a physical wet chemistry lab for our seed treatment and crop protection production facility. This position would be responsible for:

Inspection of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods using established test methods

Calibration and maintenance of lab equipment

Effective communication of batch results to the appropriate personnel

Reporting of non-conformances related to quality

Generation and maintenance of records related to product quality

Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Laboratory testing to support Quality Analyst on day-to-day projects

Secondary support maybe needed to assist in our microbiology lab at times as well. The additional duties may include:

Preparation of media for use in both laboratories

Microbial Testing and Plate Reading

Assist in plant swabbing program

Autoclaving of glassware and solutions

Basic Qualifications:

Ability to distinguish colors

High attention to detail

Strong team player

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

SAP or other manufacturing software experience preferred.

Previous Quality Control experience preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry OR Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with 1 year of experience with wet chemistry lab techniques.

PPE: Steel toed shoes (hard hat, safety glasses and gloves will be provided), long pants