Key Responsibilities

The QC Lab Assistant is an entry-level support position in the QC department. The QC Lab Assistant assists the Chemists, supervisors in the laboratory. This position entails strict adherence to company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMP guidelines, and commitment to upholding environmental, health, and safety standards.

Reporting Relationships                                

• Individual Contributor
• Work is closely managed and supervised

Essential Functions and Detailed Duties

Support one or more of the following laboratory functions: Analytical Method Validation, Raw Material, Finished Product, or Stability.

• Following established procedures and assisting chemists in operating assigned laboratory equipment, including area and equipment preparation.
• Assist chemists in Raw Material sampling.
• Move, reposition, and access raw materials, containers, pallets, or inventory as needed to obtain representative samples safely and accurately in accordance with company procedures and quality standards.
• Assist chemists in pH meter, balance calibration.
• Assist chemists in inventory management.
• Cleaning and storing glassware and other lab supply & equipment. 
• Prepare reagents and fill general use reagent bottles.
• Stock lab supplies as needed.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workplace and ensure labs are ready for inspection.
• Open receiving lab supply and arrange in respective area.
• Maintain laboratory equipment.
• Adhere to cGMP’s and Standard Operating Procedures as required.
• Assist to support the team in data compilation and data entry.
• To support the scanning and archival of QC documents/records.
• Be able to perform other duties as and when assigned as per requirement.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:                 

• Basic knowledge of laboratory.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Must complete departmental SOP, GMP, and any required Qualifications.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to walk between buildings to access materials to complete sampling.
• After six months of training, will have basic knowledge of lab environment.

Experience and Education                             

• HS diploma or GED
• No previous experience required.

Physical Demands/Factors

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand.  The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands; talk; and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.    

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Based on the highly regulated workplace at Avet, employees will be required to meet minimum English proficiency requirements.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.  We are unable to sponsor any applicants for a work visa or take over sponsorship of a work visa for any applicants, at this time.

Avet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description is not all-inclusive. It acts as a guideline and is subject to change. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation:

This is a non-exempt position that pays $19 per hour.

This pay represents the base hourly rate.  In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus which aligns to both individual and company performance.

Benefits:

• 401 (k) matching - vested immediately
• Medical, Dental and Vision 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount through Life Mart
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off