Laboratory Analyst III

Role Summary

The Laboratory Analyst III is an integral part of the Quality team based out of the US - Chicago Heights, IL site. The position supports the Medicated Feed Additives (MFA) business and provides testing and release support for multiple MFA sites, as well as analytical support for contract manufacturing. The role aligns with Analyst III/IV/V level criteria.

Responsibilities

• Receives and prepares samples for analytical testing and initiation of stability studies.
• Performs physical testing of routine and non-routine samples with little supervision, including raw materials, in-process testing, API & finished goods release and stability testing.
• Supports site quality, safety and production needs and goals compliantly.
• Works within cross-functional teams.
• Coordinates own work assisting the lab to complete priority projects.
• Completes activities following site cGMP, safety requirements and Phibro Standards.
• Conducts laboratory activities related to experiments, studies, and projects in support of production, laboratory, or other Phibro groups; understands and follows GMP/GLP regulations; data maintenance and record keeping in accord with GMP and SOPs; participates in projects and follows through to completion; supports laboratory operations using technical ability to run routine samples independently; recognizes abnormal results and/or instrument problems and reports them to supervision with input to cause and possible solutions.
• Performs routine tests and experiments following compendial or standard procedures.
• Has understanding and applied skills related to Lean & 5-S.
• Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory basic equipment and understands/uses advanced equipment (Viscosity, Karl Fischer, UV/VIS, HPLC, GC).
• Maintains and follows Standard Operating Procedures; generates protocols and executes projects with little oversight; may lead a project and be responsible for completion.
• May assist with the writing and revising of procedures; may be assigned to projects dealing with special samples needing method modifications with close supervision.
• Records test results on standardized forms and prepares reports; creates charts/graphs to aid in data evaluation and interpretation.
• Completes investigations into aberrant data and generates summary reports; may serve as a Subject Matter Expert in procedures for their area and provide training.
• Maintains a safe and clean working area and assists others; follows good documentation practices; identifies EHS hazards and proposes solutions to improve lab/safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Analyst III: High School degree or equivalent with approximately 10 years lab experience (FDA-regulated environment preferred); or 2-year degree with ~3 years’ experience; or B.S. in a related field with ~1.5 years of experience.
• Analyst IV: High School degree or equivalent with ~15 years lab experience (FDA-regulated environment preferred); or 2-year degree with ~5 years’ experience; or B.S. in a related field with ~3 years of experience.
• Analyst V: High School degree or equivalent with ~20 years lab experience (FDA-regulated environment preferred); or 2-year degree with ~10 years’ experience; or B.S. in a related field with ~5 years of experience.

Skills

• High degree of time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and projects.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Education

• Analyst III: High School degree or equivalent with approximately 10 years lab experience in an FDA-regulated environment; or 2-year degree with ~3 years’ experience; or B.S. in a related scientific field with ~1.5 years of experience.
• Analyst IV: High School degree or equivalent with ~15 years lab experience; or 2-year degree with ~5 years’ experience; or B.S. in a related scientific field with ~3 years of experience.
• Analyst V: High School degree or equivalent with ~20 years lab experience; or 2-year degree with ~10 years’ experience; or B.S. in a related scientific field with ~5 years of experience.

Additional Requirements

• Operations of laboratory equipment; occasional bending, sitting, standing; constant talking/hearing; constant hand use; frequent walking; vision requirements including close, depth, distance, and peripheral vision.