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Croda, Inc QC Analyst III in MILL HALL, Pennsylvania
QC Analyst III
Vacancy Number: 4546
Location: Lamar, PA
Location Address: 88 Heckmans Gap Rd, Mill Hall, PA 17751
Be part of our journey As a global leader in specialty chemicals, we continue to succeed and strengthen our delivery of innovative, sustainable and high-performance solutions. We are passionate and excited about developing and utilizing new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace.
Croda is seeking a Quality Control Analyst III, responsible for performing cGMP sample analysis on all raw materials, in-process samples, finished product and stability samples. Maintain proper documentation. Follow all applicable policies, procedures & work instruction. Perform all duties within the Company's safety, health, and environmental regulations. All other duties as assigned by management.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: SAMPLE EVALUATION Perform routine sample analysis of raw material, in-process, finished product and stability samples. Evaluate test results and determine the course of action for in-process samples and communicate to operations. Evaluate test results based on expected & historical data & investigate any unexpected results. Perform other sample evaluations and non-routine analyses at the direction of supervision. To complete appropriate investigation and information in support of out of specification results. To carry out calibration of equipment and maintenance of calibration records. DOCUMENTATION Enter test results for raw materials, final retains and retests in SAP. Maintain proper cGMP documentation on all quality documents including but not limited to inspection plans, analytical data sheets, lab notebooks, log books, forms, OOS reports. Secondary checking of laboratory data MAINTENANCE Follow prescribed procedures for maintaining raw materials, product retains & sample jars. Follow prescribed procedures for sample storage, discarding, and in-process sampling. Follow prescribed procedures for in-process sampling. Maintain lab solutions, reagents & corresponding logs. Calibrate or verify instruments and maintain logs. Clean and maintain lab and lab glassware. Assist in maintaining lab inventory of supplies and reagents. MAINTAIN A SAFE & HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT Understand procedures to operate safely in an environmentally sound manner. Knowledge of personal protective equipment & its use (e.g., lab coats, safety glasses & shoes, etc.).
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & TRAINING Bachelor's degree preferred in scientific discipline. Trained in chemical handling and laboratory best practice.
*KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE * 4 years' previous lab experience using analytical instruments & lab equipment (GC, HPLC, Auto titration, IR, Denver Moisture Solids) & running product tests. Knowledge of basic chemistry, advanced math including algebra. Knowledge of basic laboratory skills and proper techniques for routine operation of analytical instruments. Understanding of FDA, ICHQ1, ICHQ7, ICHQ10 and cGMP. Experience of ICHQ2 Validation of Analytical Procedures. Experience with Equipment Verification, IQ, OQ, PQ and validation protocols.
SKILLS & ABILITIES: Must have oral & written proficiency in the English language.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in MS Office. Knowledge of SAP.
OTHER SKILLS: Attention to detail, planning and organizing, teamwork, stress tolerance, work standards, and ability to work with minimal supervision. Able to stand, sit or walk for a minimum of 12 hours per day. Able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds on a routine basis.
Application Information: Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce is directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, rel gion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans. This Organization Participates in E-Verify.