QC Technician (Career) - (1st shift)

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QC Technician (Career) - (1st shift)

Job Description

The world’s most revolutionary biopharma companies are partnering with Agilent Technologies to advance the next frontier of medicine. Agilent continues to invest in capacity and expansion of its Colorado operations. Join our team of professionals dedicated to the development and commercialization of nucleic acid therapeutics for life changing, lifesaving medicines.

The Quality Control Laboratory Technician conducts checks, to ensure that laboratory reagents, instrumentation, glassware and peripheral laboratory components comply with corresponding GMP laboratory guidelines. Reports results to appropriate validation, engineering and or quality functions.  Performs laboratory support activities to ensure that instrumentation relating to quality testing activities are maintained at best working conditions with minimum down time.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Performs routine inventory of laboratory supplies.
• Orders supplies when needed or as requested.
• Washes laboratory glassware and stores and organizes glassware appropriately. 
• Discards glassware that is broken or unusable.
• Ensures proper storage of clean glassware
• Performs daily calibration checks of laboratory equipment, including, but not limited to analytical balances, pH meters, water systems, and chemical fume hoods.
• Oversees status of equipment maintenance and calibration in Regulatory Asset Manager (RAM).
• Routinely verifies that all chemicals and reagents in the laboratory are within expiry.
• Properly disposes of chemicals and reagents that are past expiry.
• Coordinates and schedules vendor instrumentation maintenance, calibrations and qualifications.
• Manages Purchase Orders.
• Coordinates general maintenance of the laboratory in conjunction with the Facilities department.
• Performs preventive maintenance and calibrations in conjunction with the Facilities Department.
• Supports two laboratories across two sites located in Boulder, CO and Frederick, CO.
• Responsible for procuring new instrumentation and initiating associated documentation through controlled document management system.
• Supports a broad range of problems of varying scope and complexity.

Qualifications

• May require some higher education or specialized training/certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1+ years of relevant experience for entry to this level
• Prior experience in a GMP environment is preferred, but not required
• Ability to read, understand, and follow Standard Operating Procedures
• Organizational Skills and attention to detail are required to maintain an organized laboratory environment and manage the inventory of laboratory supplies
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Requires complete understanding of general and technical aspects of job
• Demonstrated knowledge of analytical equipment and instrumentation, HPLC experience working in a GMP environment is preferred
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and guidelines is preferred
• Proven skills in coordinating and leading day to day tasks and working in collaboration to accomplish deadlines and objectives
• Personal leadership skills and fosters working in a team environment
• Knowledge of and skills in using computer software and hardware applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least February 11, 2025 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $25.03 - $39.11/hr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to diversity in the workplace and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

• Travel Required: 25% of the Time
• Shift: Day
• Duration: No End Date
• Job Function: Quality/Regulatory