at Zoetis in Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The Laboratory Analyst position supports the Medicated Feed Additives (MFA) business of Zoetis in Chicago Heights, IL. The Quality Control laboratory provides testing and release support for multiple sites in the MFA network, in addition to analytical support for contract manufacturing. The preferred candidate will meet the criteria for an Analyst III.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receives and prepares samples for analytical testing.
Supports the site quality, safety and production needs and goals compliantly.
Works within cross-functional teams.
Coordinates own work assisting the lab to complete priority projects.
Completes all activities following site cGMP, Safety requirements and Zoetis Standards.
Conducts laboratory activities related to experiments, studies, and projects in support of production, laboratory, or other Zoetis groups:
Understands and follows GMP/GLP regulations.
Data maintenance and record keeping are in accord with GMP and SOPs
Participates in projects and follows through to completion.
Supports laboratory operations using technical ability to run routine samples independently. Recognizes abnormal results and/or instrument problems and reports them to supervision providing input to cause and possible solutions.
Performs routine tests and experiments following compendial or standard procedures
Has an understanding and has applied skills related to Lean & 5-S.
Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory basic equipment such as balances, pH meter, sieves, ovens and has an understanding and has used advanced laboratory equipment such as HPLC.
Maintains and follows Standard Operating Procedures dealing with their work area and can apply knowledge to assist in other work areas.
Generation of protocols and execution of projects with little oversight. May lead a project and be responsible for completion.
May assist with the writing and revising of procedures.
May be assigned to projects dealing with special samples needing method modifications, with close supervision.
Records tests results on standardized forms and prepares reports describing procedures used. Prepares charts and graphs to assist in evaluation and interpretation of data.
Completes investigations into aberrant data and generation of summary reports for their own work, can apply problem solving techniques in a team environment.
Considered a Subject Matter Expert in Procedures for their area, providing training in and out of their department.
Maintains a safe and clean working area and assists others in same.
Will work with Analysts, Scientists and Management staff on a routine basis for the receipt and preparation of Test Samples.
Follows good documentation practices.
Adheres to the Zoetis Core Beliefs, demonstrating exemplary behaviors. Identifying EHS hazards and propose solutions to improve lab/safety compliance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
ANALYST III
High School degree or equivalent with approximately 10 years lab experience, preferably in an FDA regulated environment; or 2-year degree with approximately 3 years'... For full info follow application link.
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