Quality Technician

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring a Quality Technician for our partner in Leonia, NJ.The anticipated hourly wage for this position is between $22 and $23.14. Hourly wage may depend upon experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, Daily Pay, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.Description:Work Schedule: M-F 8am -4:30pmPOSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Supervisor Quality Lab Services, the Technician Quality is responsible for performing routine laboratory support functions, cleaning of glassware, and general housekeeping. Non-routine duties are performed in a learning capacity under direct supervision. Responsibilities are focused on less complex testing and support functions.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Perform qualitative analysis of samples.- Conduct routine and laboratory support functions, such as preparation of media, reagents and standard solutions, stocking and distributing supplies and equipment and collecting, washing and storing glassware. As required, maintains related notes and records.- Makes and records observations, performs calculations, collects and may assist in preparing data for evaluation. Keeps Supervisor informed of work status.- Prioritizes workload and meets scheduled timelines.- Informs Supervisor of equipment and supply needs required to avoid delays in testing.- Reports results of assignments and maintains and performs related record keeping in compliance with approved regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements. Follows and complies with all appropriate SOP's, QP's, GMP's and safety and health requirements as applicable.- Demonstrate good housekeeping practices to minimize analytical mix-ups, potential laboratory contamination and safety hazards. Understanding and handling of hazardous materials and waste using proper and safe techniques. Selected qualified associates at the discretion of the Quality Control Management will be responsible for handling hazardous waste management.- Assists higher level technical and scientific personnel as needed to learn more advanced techniques, equipment, instrumentation and procedures specific to the Quality Control Department.- Display ability in interpreting and evaluating atypical/OOS results and immediately report them to Supervisor.- Show versatility and be able to work as a part of a team when required.- Other duties as assigned.EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS- High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.- Bachelor's degree in chemistry or other closely related discipline preferred.- 0 to 1 years of laboratory experience.PREFERRED SKILLS- Ability to learn analytical skills.- Good time management skills and have the ability to meet deadlines.- Must be willing to work under extreme pressures and work Overtime if required.- Ability to write simple correspondence and have good verbal communication skills.- Basic mathematical skills.- Good computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel).- Exhibit positive attitude towards work and responsibilities.- Must be able to organize generated data, evaluate and interpret the results when compared to specificationsADDITIONAL NOTESPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Work environment may be exposed to powders, chemicals and allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish and shellfish)- Standing- Lifting**Pay Details:** $22.00 to $23.14 per hourBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledMilitary connected talent encouraged to applyTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:+ The California Fair Chance Act+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance**Massachusetts Candidates Only:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.