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QC Analyst I- Weekend 3rd shift (7 pm-7:30 am)

Ortec has been providing custom chemical solutions and personalized service since 1980. With three plants and over 300 employees, we can meet the production needs of our customers while maintaining a high level of personalized service. We are large enough to get the job done, but small enough to care. Even as the company grows and develops new services, we never forget the values that made us who we are as a company.

We're a team. Family. A group of smart, talented, big-hearted individuals working together for the success of our customers and the growth of our communities.

AND WE HONOR OUR COMMITMENTS

What we do at Ortec is complicated at times. Why we do what we do is not complicated: We want to make a difference for our customers and our communities around us. How we do what we do is also not complicated: everything starts with Integrity.

WHY ORTEC? The foundation of Ortec is our talented, dedicated employees. Our commitment to delivering chemical manufacturing services with measurable quality has made you a trusted partner to some of the most familiar names in business. Our success is drawn from the experience, energy, and teamwork of our employees, who consistently deliver results by anticipating change and executing solutions with confidence and passion. At Ortec, you'll be working with the latest technologies and tools, not to mention some of the industry's best and brightest minds. From the top down, this type of commitment and energy is radiated throughout the company. The result is a growing, dynamic, and rewarding place to work, a company where we work as many, and we win as one. You are a name, not a number!

We offer an excellent benefit package, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D
Annual Anniversary Cash Award
Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus
On-Site Nurse
Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan
401k with match
And much more...

POSITION SUMMARY

The QC Analyst I position is responsible for all daily laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished products. In addition, this position is responsible for providing support for routine laboratory tasks and analysis, including but not limited to environmental monitoring, equipment calibrations/ verifications, raw material sampling, laboratory/ production process testing including chromatography analysis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform chemical testing using analytical instrumentation and wet bench techniques including pH, Viscometers, FTIR, UV-VIS, TOC, Gas Chromatography, and Liquid Chromatography
• Perform minor troubleshooting of testing and instrumentation as necessary and writing of minor laboratory investigations
• Assists in completing all Laboratory investigations, including OOS investigations, as required by management
• Sampling of raw materials for QC Lab testing, as well as performing the required testing for raw material release
• Sampling and performing analysis for Site Environmental Monitoring
• Perform routine maintenance, calibrations, and verifications of QC Laboratory equipment
• Familiar with Quality GMP documentation (hard copy and electronic) of testing results and assurance of laboratory data integrity
• Maintain accurate lab notebooks and complete all related analytical reports, write summaries, and keep proper documentation in compliance with SOPs
• Experience with USP interpretation and testing
• Support QC audit readiness with understanding of FDA and ISO regulations and requirements
• Support on-time performance in the QC lab against the Production and laboratory schedules
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment for all QC areas
• Employ sound and compliant laboratory techniques and logic per industry standards (e.g., FDA, USP/NF, ISO, ANSI) and internal and customer requirements
• Review QC Lab testing and processes for adherence to lab and site SOPs.
• Follow all SOPs and Safety Guidelines to ensure compliance with a cGMP environment and Safety Practices
• Any additional functions as assigned by the Laboratory Manager

• Associates Degree with 5+ years of laboratory experience (chromatography experience preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field with 1-2 years of experience.

• Knowledge of analytical instrumentation (pH, Viscosity, FTIR, UV-VIS, etc.)
• Experience working in an ISO or FDA-regulated environment preferred
• Microsoft Office and other software
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly, listen and gain clarification, respond well to questions, and write clearly and informatively.

• Computer Skills
  • Computer Literacy
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, LIMS, Empower, and other software
• Laboratory Skills
  • Wet Bench Testing
  • Standard Preparation
  • Balance Use/ Weighing
  • Microbiology Techniques

• Ventilated, well-lighted laboratory with work benches, vented hoods, and tile or epoxy flooring.
• Temperature controlled.

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