R&d Technician Ii - Ada, United States - Amway Inc.

Amway Inc.

Verified Company

Ada, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job title:
R&D Technician II

Department / Division:
Quality Control / Innovation & Sciences

Salary Grade:
NXB_12

Salary Range:
$ $34.81

Location:
Ada, MI

What do we need:

Amway is seeking an R&D Technician II to join our Chemistry Quality Control team within the Amway Innovation & Science division.

This team, located at our Ada, Michigan headquarters, provides a broad range of chemistry-related technical services and expertise, supporting Amway's global Innovation, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain functions.

This is a first shift position.

What's special about this team:

The QC Chemistry group is a dynamic team of 18 FTEs and 6-7 contractors, focused on testing and releasing raw materials, in-process samples and finished goods in three high-throughput labs.

These labs employ a broad range of instrumentation with methodologies including wet chemistry, HPLC/UPLC, GC, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, NIR, FTIR and more.

The materials and products tested in the labs support several plants/products across campus ranging from cosmetics to protein powders to personal care products.

This team works under the umbrella of the QC Department, which also includes Microbiology, Incoming Material Inspection and Records Review.

This team works cross-functionally with partners in Innovation & Sciences, as well as Manufacturing, Planning, and several others.

What's special about this role:

You will be trained on multiple different wet chemistry techniques within the lab, with possible exposure to chromatography. You may collaborate with the Chemistry, Investigations and Microbiology team within Sciences to assist with method development. There is a large variety of testing and ample learning opportunities.

Required qualifications:

Associates or BS degree in chemistry, biology, Life sciences or related field
Demonstrated ability to follow SOPs/test methods and reporting data
Experience conducting experiments as needed and as directed by scientists

Skills to be successful in the role:

GMP chemistry laboratory experience preferred
Attention to detail to follow test procedures, standard operating procedures, and safety requirements
Document work, keeping accurate records and data analysis
Excellent oral and written communication skill
Ability to prioritize and complete work efficiently while meeting high quality standards
Flexible team player, selfmotivated, ability to be adaptable and to work independently and as part of a team.

This role is "Not" eligible for sponsorship.