QC Technician

Company: W. R. Grace & Co
Location: Albany
Posted on: March 11, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID:21582Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company's two industry-leading business segments-Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies-provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.Job DescriptionThe Oregon plant of W.R. Grace & Co. manufactures fine chemicals for a broad range of pharma, biotech, and nutraceutical customers and specialty catalysts for polyolefins and specialty chemicals. We are currently seeking a Quality Control Technician to support and enhance our Quality team.Responsibilities

• Prepare solutions, mobile phases, and buffers
• Wash dirty glassware according to established procedure
• Stock reagents, chemical, and consumables
• Verify balance performance, pH meter, pipettes according to established procedure
• Conduct calibrations according to required timeframes
• Set up instruments with good understanding
• Record data on worksheets and instrument logbooks
• Follow standard operating procedures for general operating and testing
• Scan data and records and archive documents on servers and in file cabinets
• Work in any shift or off-hour shift as per requirement of the company
• Prime analytical instruments as necessary
• Comply with all applicable regulatory requirements as needed by the company
• Works with good hands and clean habits according to good laboratory practices and safety regulations
• Support QC staff
• Order lab supplies and consumables
• Organize and build index for retains
• Collect chemical waste for weekly disposal
• Maintain lab housekeeping
• Log in samples into QC database when received
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designee which may include testing assistance and/or testing training under the mentorship of supervisor or shift leadRequired Qualifications
  • Willing to work any shift or day to support a 24/7 operation.
  • AA degree in science-related field with 1+ year of experience (experience defined as working in an analytical laboratory testing), or BS degree.
  • Knowledgeable of good laboratory practices.
  • Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of ordering software a plus.
  • Detail oriented#WRGraceBenefits
    • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance from start date
    • 401(k) match from start date
    • Additional retirement plan
    • 3 weeks of Paid Vacation
    • Five Personal Holidays
    • Sick LeaveGrace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.EOE Statement: W.R. Grace & Co.is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation.

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