Quality Control Lab Technician

The QC Lab Technician assists the Badger Mission and Principles as a member of the Quality team by performing incoming raw material sampling, testing, documentation, and investigating incoming ingredients, finished goods, and new products in a timely manner. This role operates independently but will partner with the Quality Control Supervisor for oversite and direction, to ensure that the Quality Control laboratory meets regulatory and internal standards. 

Essential Responsibilities:  

• QC Lab and Incoming Material Sampling: 

• Follow good document practices, good laboratory practices, and good manufacturing practices. 

• Perform testing according to set protocols for: 

• Incoming ingredients 

• In-process samples and finished goods as required 

• Stability samples as scheduled 

• Compressed air and environmental monitoring as scheduled 

• Cleaning validation and investigation swabbing as scheduled 

• New products under development by RDI 

• Perform and document onsite equipment calibrations of in-house equipment, daily, weekly, monthly. 

• Follow procedures for investigation of deviations non-conforming results, or out-of-specifications. 

• Reviewer of documents in ETQ related to QC testing. 

• Perform sampling and inspection of incoming raw materials, packaging, and componentry for onsite and offsite warehouses. 

• Quality Assurance Support Activities: 

• Process Validation Monitoring 

• Monitor process validation activities as scheduled or requested 

• Ensure required data is collected accurately and completely 

• Verify adherence to validation protocols 

• Conduct ANSI sampling or 100% inspections upon request to assist: 

• Deviations 

• Containment activities 

• High-risk production scenarios 

• Other Responsibilities: 

• Ensure all safety standards and protocols are followed and make recommendations to help streamline processes. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

• Must be able to accommodate last-minute schedule adjustments, including requests to begin work as early as 6:00 a.m. or 7:00 a.m. when requested.