Quality Control Lab Tech I - La Garita, Costa Rica - CooperCompanies

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    CooperCompanies La Garita, Costa Rica

    hace 2 semanas

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  • Perform quality control tests for Media raw materials, intermediate and final products, as well as laboratory internal controls.
  • Perform environmental monitoring sampling and testing.
  • Follow Good Laboratory Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Documentation Practices, and safety measures, assuring best practices for reliability of results

    • Essential Functions:

  • Executes analysis on raw materials for Incoming Quality, intermediate and finished goods for Final Release.
  • Executes laboratory internal controls.
  • Collaborates with the test required as part of equipment qualification and method validations.
  • Tests to be performed may include bioburden and sterility testing, filter integrity test, pH, osmolality, viscosity, endotoxin test, microbiological control as environmental monitoring, plate reading and general assays for microorganisms' identification.
  • Records results on inspection forms and reports. Maintains department files for readily retrievable access of records.
  • Notifies designated supervisor or engineer when result exceeds acceptable limits or when major incidents are noted.
  • Coordinates external testing, samples shipment, tracking and test results report, review.
  • Performs tasks under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good documentation Practices (GDP), safety techniques and aligned with the regulatory standards such as USP, ACS, Ph. Eur, ASTM for laboratory testing and improvements.
  • Performs environmental monitoring sampling and testing or coordinates with contractors when required.
  • Collaborates with Lean initiatives such as 5S and Gemba walks.
  • Collaborates with inventory tracking and notifies the supervisor to maintain the stock of materials.
  • Collaborates in training of new personnel in specific testing when required.
  • Executes cleaning activities to maintain order and disinfection of specific areas.
  • Performs equipment user ́s preventive maintenance and documents appropriately.
  • Collaborates in documentation improvement, such as SOPs, forms, or logbooks.
  • Collaborates in continuous improvement of laboratory operations.
  • Supports NCMR and CAPA investigation when needed, supports audits when required.

    • Qualifications:

  • Technical Degree in Microbiology laboratory or Chemical laboratory is required or bachelor student of any laboratory career such as Microbiology, Chemistry, Chemical analyst, Biology, Biotechnology.
  • Does not required previous experience in highly regulated industries such as medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing in similar position is desirable.
  • Comprehend and apply written instructions, specifications, and methods in both English and Spanish.
  • English intermediate level, read and write technical documents.
  • Knowledge of GLP's, GDP ́s is a plus.
  • Experience with aseptic technique, manual, semi-automated, automated testing, and equipment is desirable.
  • Detail oriented, eager to learn, effective time management, adaptability to change, team working, proactive, and open to escalate concerns on time.