Niagara
QualityAssuranceTechnician
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“Quality Assurance Technician at Niagara. Skills: Microbiological testing, Quality Assurance, Laboratory operations. Complete administrative tasks. Elevate non-compliances”
Industry & Context.
Handles basic issues and problems per protocol; Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
Onsite
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
0 Years – Experience in Science or similar manufacturing environment, 0 Years – Experience in Laboratory, 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects, High School Diploma
Nice to Have
2 Years– Experience in Microbiology or similar manufacturing environment, 2 Years – Experience working in Laboratory, 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects, 4 credit hours in microbiology, Associate's Degree in Food Safety, Associate's Degree in Biology, Associate's Degree in Microbiology
What You'll Do.
Complete administrative tasks
Elevate non-compliances
Perform microbiological testing
Coordinate samples for testing
Log in and organize samples
Perform source testing
Perform product testing
Communicate with manager
Perform verifications
Perform equipment checks
Adhere to safety requirements
Maintain clean environment
Maintain safe environment
Uphold sample retention
Document sample destruction
Communicate with plants
Communicate with laboratory team
Submit samples on time
Log in samples properly
Provide chain of custody
Create shipping labels
Arrange courier services
Maintain tracking log
Document receiving conditions
Notify sampler of issues
Organize samples by priority
Organize samples by testing requirements
Label samples for testing
Provide status updates
Provide turnaround times
Maintain laboratory supplies inventory
Maintain chemical inventory
Submit facility maintenance requests
Generate routine testing reports
Generate data summaries
Order laboratory supplies
Schedule preventive maintenance
Schedule equipment service
Enter data from reports
Save laboratory reports
Elevate out-of-specification results
Assist with certification documents
Assist with reporting documents
Assist with documentation review
Assist with testing pre-requisites review
Assist with other projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works closely with Technicians; Works closely with Laboratory Manager; Communicates with the plants; Communicates with the laboratory team; Work well in collaborative group environments
Communication Scope
verbal; written; presentation skills; Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across; Communicates effectively to manage expectations
Process & Methodology
Experience managing people/projects
Full Job Description
At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you want to: * Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact. * Develop lasting relationships with great people. * Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members. Quality Assurance Technician I – Howard, PA (Onsite) The Quality Assurance Technician I ensures that all administrative tasks are completed in a timely manner, and that any non-compliances are elevated appropriately. The primary job responsibilities include receiving, processing, and microbiological testing for a NELAP (National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program) certified laboratory. This includes, but is not limited to, coordinating samples for testing, sample log in and organization, source and product testing, maintaining inventory and housekeeping, and data entry/review. This position works onsite, primarily in the laboratory within QA, but also works closely with the Technicians, and Laboratory Manager. ## **Schedule** : Wednesday–Saturday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM ** _Essential Functions_** * Performs routine in-house microbiological testing to ensure that source and product quality meets specification. Actively communicates with manager regarding out-of-specification, out-of-trend, and investigation results. * Performs calibration, verifications, equipment/media checks per SOP. * Adheres to all laboratory safety requirements. Maintains basic knowledge of chemical safety. * Maintains a clean and safe environment on a daily basis. Responsible for general housekeeping of the laboratory. Upholds timeframe sample retention and documents sample destruction. * Schedules sampling for Microbiological laboratory testing programs. Communicates with the plants and laboratory team to ensure that samples
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