Quality Control Lab Technician

Perform chemical and physical testing on raw materials, in-process and encapsulated finished products to determine adherence to prescribed specifications.

Prepare laboratory reagents and clean analytical glassware.

Maintain accurate record of all analyses performed, documenting test results in laboratory notebooks and/or electronically as required by GLP/GMP.

Apply error recognition and precision analysis to assure accuracy of test results.

Keeps work area and equipment safe, clean and in good working order.

Order and maintain chemicals and supplies that are necessary to ensure efficient operation of the QC laboratory.

• Analyze incoming raw materials, comparing results with supplier’s CoA to ascertain conformance against Balchem’s purchase specifications
• Issue the appropriate labels to material handlers that reflect the QC status of material (approved, quarantined or rejected)
• Properly document data
• Analyze WIPs and finished products for activity, release and particle size using acid - base or redox titrations, particle size analyzers, gravimetric analysis, melt point, color comparison, etc.
• Record all results in laboratory notebook and/or electronic files following the appropriate SOPs; Compare results against Balchem’s release specifications to determine compliance