Quality Laboratory Technician.

COMPANY INFORMATION
Probi® is a global company focused exclusively on researching, manufacturing, and delivering probiotics for supplements and functional food. We are experts at managing stable, live bacteria from R&D through every stage of the manufacturing process and are dedicated to making the health-enhancing benefits of probiotics available to people everywhere. Our commitment to innovation and excellence drives us to seek dynamic individuals to join our team. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Quality Laboratory Technician.
Probi USA manufactures a wide variety of probiotic products including bulk probiotic powders, capsules, tablets and bottled products. Our probiotics are fermented, harvested and frozen at our Redmond facility.
This is a full-time position working in our Redmond, WA facility Monday thru Friday, schedule and hours of 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
Position Summary:
The Quality Laboratory Technician plays a critical role in supporting QC activities, including raw material sampling and release programs, media production, sample preparation, and coordination of incoming lab samples. This role ensures the accuracy of instruments and equipment through calibration and verification activities and supports the microbiology lab by producing media.
Key Responsibilities:

• Sample and verify incoming raw materials to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Inspect finished goods to verify quality and adherence to specifications.
• Produce media for the microbiology lab and ensure availability for testing activities.
• Perform calibration services on instruments and equipment to maintain accuracy.
• Coordinate incoming lab samples and ensure timely analysis and reporting.
• Adhere to GMP and safety guidelines to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve departmental goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• 0-2 years of experience in laboratory, manufacturing quality control, or related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Extroverted personality with the ability to handle stress and multitask effectively.
• Comfortable working in refrigerated spaces and able to lift 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow GMP and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team but also independently and prioritize tasks as needed.

Critical Skills and Attributes:

1. Multitasking: Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
2. Team Collaboration: Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively with others to achieve common goals.
3. Physical Endurance: Capable of withstanding working in refrigerated spaces and lifting 50 pounds.
4. Compliance: Understanding and adherence to GMP and safety guidelines to ensure product quality and employee safety.
5. Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and relay information accurately.

As part of our interview process, we have partnered with Alva Labs a team of Psychometricians, data scientists, and talent acquisition experts, that use psychometric tests to help determine if a candidate has the right Logic traits and Personality Traits for the position. Please be on the lookout for an email from Alva Labs with the link to take our online assessment. Please complete the assessment to be considered further in our hiring process.
Probi USA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other protected factor.
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