Quality Control Technician (R&D)
It's time you found a career with an employer that values the vital contribution you make to their business. At Global Widget, we believe that if we take care of our people, they'll take care of our business. As a leading manufacturer of health and wellness supplements and Hemp-derived products, Global Widget has one goal: promoting healthier lifestyles by delivering natural solutions to a global community.
How can you help us achieve this goal? Through collaborating with a close-knit group of professionals, ranging from engineers and accountants to marketing creatives and scientists.
When you join our team, you become a part of the health and wellness journeys of the millions of people who enjoy our products. Your unique skills make you unlike anyone else, and you deserve a work environment unlike any other in the Tampa Bay area.
Become part of the Global Widget team and enjoy valuable perks and benefits including:
- Health, vision and dental benefits
- Short-term, long-term and life insurance benefits
- 401k with match
- Paid time off
- Casual dress code
- Team building events
- Continuous opportunities for advancement
- Free samples of premium Hemp and health and wellness products
Position Summary/Objective
The Quality Control Technician functions to support quality control testing on finished goods and raw materials to ensure timely availability of lot release, stability and other required analytical data.
Essential Functions
- Tests and inspects products at various stages of the production process.
- Tests and inspects raw materials.
- Assists in the preparation of specifications for raw materials and/or finished products.
- Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
- Evaluates data to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
- Prepares samples, standards, solvent mixtures, and reagents for HPLC analysis.
- Experience with Lab Solutions Software is a plus.
- Excellent analytical skills, understanding importance of test/audit parameters and accuracy in reporting.
- Perform or coordinate the periodic review of SOPs for the QC Department.
- Identify areas for quality control improvement and implement new methods accordingly.
- Communicate quality or compliance concerns in a timely manner.
- Maintains laboratory related documentation for the purpose of audits.
Education and Experience
- At least an Associate degree in a science related field preferred (Bachelors degree is a plus).
- At least two years related laboratory experience
- 1-2 years of HPLC experience, especially with Shimadzu equipment is a plus.
Additional Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write in English
- Basic math skills (counting, weighing, addition, subtraction, etc.)
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
