Quality Assurance Lead Technician

About the role

Avantor | NuSil is looking for a Quality Assurance Lead Technician to join our team! This is a full-time Monday-Friday role at our Carpinteria, CA facility.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED is required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry (or related field) is preferred
• Experience: Laboratory experience required varies by education level; 0 years with a Bachelor's degree, 2 years with an Associate's degree, or 4 years with a High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with analytical techniques (GC, GPC, UV/Vis, FTIR, rheology, thermal analysis).
• Experience with basic physical chemistry parameters (pH, pressure, temperature).
• Proven experience using the Scientific Method and laboratory practices.
• Experience using calibrated instruments.
• Experience handling chemicals safely.
• Collaboration Tool: Basic Computer Skills (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Science-based intermediate math and statistics preferred.
• How you will thrive and create an impact
• The QA Lead Technician supports the analytical testing validation quality team by independently doing hands-on lab duties, including complex testing and documentation.
• Execute testing of samples following approved test method procedures by utilizing and operating analytical and scientific instrumentation (GC, GPC, UV-Vis, FTIR) to carry out QC testing.
• Independently perform basic routine testing. This may include viscosity, pH, tensile testing, and acid/base titrations.
• Perform standardized Test Methods for validation purposes.
• Perform daily calibration verifications of testing instruments i.e., GC, GC/MS, GPC.
• Perform basic routine calibration, troubleshooting, and occasional maintenance on testing equipment.
• Prepare calibration standard solutions for building calibration curves on GC and GPC instruments. Verify calibration standards and curves are properly prepared.
• Support laboratory inventory upkeep, ensuring supplies are properly stocked, labeled, and accessible.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and industry regulations to maintain quality within the scope of the job description. This includes documentation and reporting.
• Support safety culture in analytical spaces and follow applicable safety procedures.
• Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping duties ensuring instruments and workstations are clean and properly maintained.
• Practical application of internal software like Product Lifecycle Management software (Oracle Agile PLM) and ERP (SAP). In specific, to generate change orders related to QC methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB COMPETENTLY:
• Basic Math and basic statistics knowledge are required.
• Good communication skills. Time-management skills. Team-player: ability to work effectively in a team environment. Attention to detail.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow procedures. Able to work independently by following clear instructions.
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Proficient in GDP and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Environmental Working Conditions & Physical Effort:
• Majority of time indoors in either office conditions in a climate-controlled setting with fluorescent & natural light or in a production/laboratory environment.
• Periodic excursions to production floor
• Frequent time in laboratory conditions requiring the use of PPE.
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• Disclaimer:
• Why Avantor?
• Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
• Pay Transparency:
• The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
• $57,500.00 - $92,575.00 Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
• EEO Statement:
• We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action

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