QA Lab Technician - Northampton, United States - Abacus Serivice Corporation

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory tests (e.g., microbiological, calibration, chemical, sensory) in order to determine that raw materials, packaging and manufactured products meet the Company's quality standards and specifications.
• Prepare samples and sampling plan for ingredients, intermediate or finished products, or other materials in order to perform analyses (e.g., chemical, physical, sensory, microbiological).
• Process incoming or outgoing equipment (e.g., verify external calibration paperwork is correct, ship instruments for external calibrations).
• Perform chemical analyses using instrumental methods in order to determine the composition of samples.
• Evaluate ingredients, products or packaging materials via visual inspection or by measuring weight, density, stress, dimensions, torque, strength, etc. in order to determine physical properties of samples and compliance with standards.
• Prepare standards or standard curves to perform quantitative analyses.
• Interpret data from routine and non-routine analyses in order to validate that laboratory equipment meets specifications.
• Provide the framework and tools for ensuring the quality and integrity of products.
• Perform statistical process control on required plant equipment and processes in order to monitor quality of finished products, packages and ingredients.
• Prepare and maintain (e.g., calibrate, ensure proper performance, verify condition) all equipment used in the Quality process prior to use in order to ensure correct performance. Audit equipment records to ensure external and internal verification and calibrations are properly maintained.
• Report process data to supervisor to assure quality of material released for distribution.

Requirements:

• Education – Bachelor's degree related to the science fields preferred.
• Related Work Experience – at least 3 years related experience, preferred
• Ability to understand, record, and communicate system problems and solutions.
• Demonstrate good attendance.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends and holidays.
• Move and lift material weighing 50 pounds to distances of 10 feet or more, floor to waist.
• Ability to push and pull force of 80lbs.
• Ability to squat and bend over at the waist.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time in temperature extremes on a daily basis up to 12 hours.

Company DescriptionAbacus Service Corporation is a nation-wide staffing firm based out of Farmington Hills, Michigan that services Fortune 500 companies in varying industries across the US. This is a full-time position offering excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, long and short term disability, life insurance, FSA and 401k options.

Company Description

Abacus Service Corporation is a nation-wide staffing firm based out of Farmington Hills, Michigan that services Fortune 500 companies in varying industries across the US. This is a full-time position offering excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, long and short term disability, life insurance, FSA and 401k options.