Usa - Quality Lab Associate Iii- Kronos

Immediate need for a talented Quality Lab Associate. This is a 12+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Round Lake, IL(Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested. 

Job ID: 23-53037

Pay Range: $30 - $43/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct critical chemical and physical analysis on raw materials, initial, in-process and final products, and samples collected from the environmental monitoring programs at the Round Lake manufacturing facility.
• Work under minimum supervision.
• Serve as mentor to Quality Laboratory Associate (QLA) I positions.
• Provide training and work direction for QLA I positions as required.
• Perform review of test data, which includes overall documentation practices.
• Perform release functions in LIMS or other computerized systems.
• Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, GC) and computer systems to collect and record data.
• Perform advanced chemical assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of biology and chemistry principles.
• Complete all testing, including special project / protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, GLP, QSR and cGMP regulations.
• Participate in functions involving teams, which impact production, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings, and improve quality.
• Perform laboratory and manufacturing audits as required. Audit and update, as required, plant SOPs.
• Perform equipment maintenance and calibrations as required.
• Document the completion of testing in Notebooks, Controlled documents, Forms and LIMS and maintain accurate and complete quality records.
• Follow, understand, and comply with *** SOP’s and policies on cGMP’s and safety. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized lab area, and potentially assume responsibility to ensure that others maintain their lab areas.
• Investigate deviations and write exception/OOL/OOS/OOT documents.
• Support improvement projects and drive efficiency through utilization of LEAN management principles (i.e., 6S, Kaizen, etc.).
• Proactively and cooperatively communicate with peers and management to ensure awareness of progress and issues; recommend solutions when issues arise.
• Maintain and meet the highest standards in quality, customer service and regulatory compliance.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience: 

• Must have good oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills and be detail oriented.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices is preferred.
• Advanced laboratory skills with basic knowledge of statistical methods.
• Strong technical problem solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, and in a timely fashion.
• Knowledge of Empower Chromatography Data System and LIMS is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of GLP, cGMP requirements and familiarity with USP/ICH guidelines is preferred but not required.
• Must demonstrate effectiveness in ability to train others, empowerment, leadership, results orientation, and task completion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivated, demonstrates adaptability, and possesses a positive attitude in a highly dynamic environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when required.
• Occasional weekend work required.
• Must not be color blind.
• Must not be allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin drugs.

Education

• Bachelor degree in Chemistry or physical science with 2 or more years experience.

Our client is a leading Healthcare organization and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration. 

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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