QC Laboratory Analyst I

Job Details: Job Location: Scotts Valley Headquarters - Scotts Valley, CA, Salary Range: $24.00 - $24.00Hourly, Summary of Job Duties: Laboratory Analysts are required to evaluate, inspect and test raw materials, finished goods and other materials utilizing the laboratory analysis equipment and procedures, and perform and assist laboratory testing and interdepartmental Quality functions when necessary. Laboratory Analyst I is an entry level position. Work is of moderate difficulty and is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures, with minimal to moderate supervision.

Specific Job Duties:

Perform various laboratory analyses of a wide range of raw materials, finished products, pilot and vendor samples. Become proficient in one or more of the following testing functional groups: HPLC, Heavy Metals, Microbiology, Botanical ID, and Miscellaneous Chemistry.
Train to perform basic procedures such as preliminary troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining analytical instrumentation.  Participate in the calibration program for laboratory equipment. 
Participate in Out of Specification Investigations (OSIs).
Assist with company initiative to comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). Participate as a fully engaged member of a high performance, self-directed work team to achieve department and company goals. Participate in interdepartmental QC functions to include process improvements.
Assist with other duties in Quality Control, including complaint investigations and/or pilot product evaluations.
Perform metric data collection and data review, and the compilation of test results - including data entry and result reporting. Contribute to and maintain spreadsheets and databases, and other related duties.
Write reports, memos, SOPs, and laboratory procedures relating to job duties.
Participate in the maintenance of laboratory inventory and order supplies as needed.
At times, perform method optimization, assist in implementation and validation of new lab methods.
Once a certified trainer, train peers on lab procedures.
Perform all other tasks as assigned by Threshold management.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Required:

Excellent written and verbal skills                                  
4. 20/20 vision or corrected vision
Strong attention to detail, experience based                   
5. Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or
Ability to lift 30+ pounds
Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or equivalent experience (Minimum 2 years Lab experience.)

Skills and/or Training Desired:

Experience in Quality Control or inspection, analytical laboratory experience using HPLC, TLC, GC, LC-MS, ICP-MS, FTIR, UV-Vis spectrophotometric, microbiological, and/or general analytical laboratory techniques.
Experience in dietary supplement manufacturing and/or other GMP environment.