What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Lab Analyst position at Quest Diagnostics?
Our mission is to promote the Total Quality Culture within Roquette and in line with customers’ expectations. With a continuous improvement mindset and a real focus to empower Roquette teams, we support effectively and efficiently the main operational processes: Development and Innovation, Supplier partnership, Manufacturing, Delivery and Customer service.
- Location: Keokuk, IA
Schedule: 12-hour Rotating Schedule (includes weekends and holidays)- Great rotation schedule: It is like working ½ a month and getting half off!
Great Incentives:
$1,000 Sign on bonus!
Retention Bonus- $1,000 at 6, 12, and 18 month service anniversary!
Student Loan Paydown Program!
Key Duties
- Performs quality control tests utilizing standard lab equipment (e.g. spectrophotometer, HPLC, pH meter) to evaluate and report on the quality of products manufactured with defined specifications.
- Reads, understands and follows laboratory standard operating procedures, using ability to perform qualitative and quantitative assays.
- Manages, coordinates and executes tasks including:Analytical instrumentation calibration
Wet-chemistry and instrumental analysis of in-process and final products
Execution of validation studies
Tactical management of retained samples based on established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Basic laboratory equipment and instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, as directed.
- Provides laboratory work coverage on a rotating swing-shift schedule to support 24/7 RAI Mini-Plant operations.
- Works collaboratively with internal and external constituents, including Quality Assurance, Mini-Plants, Customer Care, Shipping and external vendors.
Laboratory and Plant Environment:
- High places
- Heights with safety guards or equipment
- Driving automotive equipment
- Extreme heat / cold
- Extreme humid / wet
- Atmosphere (poor lighting, ventilation)
- Being around moving equipment
- Exposure to marked changes in temperature & humidity
- Driving automotive equipment such as a golf cart
- Exposure to dust, fumes and gasses
- Chemical, biological and other hazards
Required Competencies, Education and Experience
- BS Degree – Chemistry/Biology/ or related field
- Strong oral and written communication
- Demonstrated computer skills
- Strong problem solving, innovative and analytical skills
Job Type: Full-time
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Work Location: In person
