The Opportunity:

Avantor | NuSil Technologies is looking for a dedicated and experienced Quality Assurance Technician.

This role will be a full-time, 1st shift position based out of Bakersfield, CA. Working hours for this role will be Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 2:30 pm. Overtime will be required as needed, with occasional weekend work to support our manufacturing groups.

What we’re looking for

Education: High School Diploma or GED is required; BA/BS in Chemistry or science-related field or equivalent from two-year college or technical school is preferred

Experience: 1-2 years of experience in Quality including cGMP, ISO and regulatory audits is required  

Chemistry laboratory related instrumentation and machinery such as (GC-MS, HPLC and GPC chromatography, FT-IR Spectroscopy and UV-VIS spectrophotometry).

Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office experience is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Quality Assurance/Quality Control in Fine Chemicals and silicone- chemistry.

How you will thrive and create an impact

Working in partnership under close supervision, the Technician will be responsible for technical quality tasks, including inspecting and processing raw materials and reviewing and releasing finished products. Perform Batch Record Review and manufactured product release processing and observe cGMP good documentation practices.

Performs quality testing on incoming raw materials and final product.

Sampling and analysis for RM/Intermediate/Finished Goods.

Responsible for timely analysis of under test samples giving timely results.

Responsible for a wide variety of skilled preparation and operation of analytical equipment.

Performs maintenance of various laboratory instruments.

Corrects routine and non-routine problems.

Adheres to strict safety regulations of company.

Collaborates with Research & Development group.

Operates and trains on operation of test equipment.

Must be regular and punctual in attendance.

Responsible for maintaining quality within the scope of the job description.

Knowledge of calibration, standard preparation, standardization, and relevant documentation.

Handling knowledge of GC, GPC, UV/VIS, FTIR, HPLC, and wet analysis

Give timely reports to SAP for result recording.

Fill in and update all documents.

Zero accidents in the Quality operations.

Achieving batch wise timelines, quantity and quality.

Will be member of the Emergency response team and will guide & train other team members in case of Emergency.

Maintain ISO 9001:2008 and ISO/IEC 17025:2005, SAP, and other Quality system into department. Will maintain the analytical records / log sheets as per GMP & ISO guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

Collaborative Teammate with good social skills.

The mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to maintain a pleasant and professional manner with coworkers, vendors, and customers. 

Must effectively handle and prioritize multiple tasks, concentrate on work while surrounded by distractions, meet deadlines, and work as a teammate.  Ability to work independently (under limited supervision), receive, comprehend, and follow sophisticated oral and written instructions and orders from supervisory and/or management staff.  

The employee will need to make decisions on imperfect information and communicate and give sophisticated oral and/or written instructions. 

Reliable attendance desirable.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Will be required to pass pulmonary function test in order to wear respirator.  Must wear respirator for some required job functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For safety, the use of contact lenses for any reason, cosmetic or corrective, is prohibited on the production floor, in the lab areas, in the engineering shop, or while working on equipment.

The company will provide prescription safety glasses with a current (under 12 months) vision corrective prescription provided by the employee.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. 

The employee frequently is required to sit for prolonged periods. 

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment of this position is non-climate controlled.

The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level is usually moderate.

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Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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