Laboratory Analyst III-V

Role Summary

Laboratory Analyst III-V is part of the Quality team at the Willow Island, WV site. The role supports the Medicated Feed Additives (MFA) program and provides testing and release support from the Quality Control laboratory. The position is suitable for Analyst III, IV, or V levels and involves analytical testing, data documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

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 and 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 all 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 cGMP regulations; data maintenance and record keeping in accord with GMP and SOPs.
• Participates in projects and follows through to completion.
• Supports laboratory operations by running routine samples independently; recognizes abnormal results and instrument problems and reports them to supervision with input to causes and possible solutions.
• Performs routine tests and experiments following compendial or standard procedures.
• Applies Lean concepts and 5-S principles.
• Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment (balances, pH meter, sieves, ovens) and uses advanced equipment such as Viscosity, Karl Fischer, UV/VIS, HPLC, GC where needed.
• Maintains and follows SOPs and can apply knowledge to assist in other work areas.
• Generates protocols and executes projects with little oversight; may lead a project and be responsible for completion.
• Assists with writing or revising procedures and may work on method modifications for special samples under supervision.
• Records test results on standardized forms and prepares reports; creates charts and graphs to aid evaluation and interpretation of data.
• Completes investigations into aberrant data and generates summary reports; applies problem-solving techniques in a team environment.
• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert in Procedures for their area and provides training when needed.
• Maintains a safe and clean working area and collaborates with Analysts, Scientists and Management for receipt and preparation of QC test samples and stability study samples.
• Follows good documentation practices and identifies EHS hazards, proposing solutions to improve lab safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Analyst III: High School diploma or equivalent with approximately 10 years of lab experience (FDA-regulated environment preferred); or 2-year degree with approximately 3 years of experience; or a B.S. degree in a related scientific field with approximately 1.5 years of experience.
• Analyst IV: High School diploma or equivalent with approximately 15 years of lab experience (FDA-regulated environment preferred); or 2-year degree with approximately 5 years; or a B.S. degree in a related field with approximately 3 years of experience.
• Analyst V: High School diploma or equivalent with approximately 20 years of lab experience (FDA-regulated environment preferred); or 2-year degree with approximately 10 years; or a B.S. degree in a related field with approximately 5 years of experience.
• Computer literacy: MS Excel and Word; experience with Empower, Trackwise, SAP.
• Direct work on weekends and off shifts as needed.
• Familiarity with cGMP regulations and maintaining data per GMP and SOPs.
• Lean concepts and 5-S familiarity.
• Ability to generate protocols and summarize data; good written and verbal communication; ability to work with internal teams and vendors/customers as needed.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment and perform tests with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to use and perform HPLC, UV, GC and other instrumental techniques.
• Ability to generate protocols and summarize data.
• Ability to communicate within and outside the immediate department; may contact vendors or external customers for administrative and technical information.
• Strong time management and ability to handle multiple priorities and projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Education

• Analyst III: High School diploma or equivalent with approximately 10 years lab experience; or 2-year degree with approximately 3 years; or B.S. with approximately 1.5 years.
• Analyst IV: High School diploma or equivalent with approximately 15 years lab experience; or 2-year degree with approximately 5 years; or B.S. with approximately 3 years.
• Analyst V: High School diploma or equivalent with approximately 20 years lab experience; or 2-year degree with approximately 10 years; or B.S. with approximately 5 years.

Additional Requirements

• Physical requirements: Operations of laboratory equipment; frequent bending, sitting, standing; constant use of hands; and required to talk or hear.
• Vision requirements: Ability to adjust focus; near, distance, and peripheral vision.
• May require working in a lab environment with safety protocols and PPE as applicable.