Kutol Products Company is hiring: QC Lab Technician 3rd Shift in Cincinnati

QC Lab Technician 3rd Shift

Work Schedule 10:30pm - 6:30am, the 5 day work week begins on Sunday night

$22/hour, plus $1.00/hour shift differential

Allow me to introduce you to Kutol Products Company, we are a thriving hand soap and hand sanitizer manufacturer operating out of our Silver LEED Certified facility in Sharonville, Ohio. We process and package both cosmetic and drug formulas that work with our proprietary dispensing systems across the country and beyond. We are currently seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician to join us in our purpose of providing "Clean Hands for a Healthy World."

At Kutol our QC Lab Technicians checks all production batches and finished product to assure quality control in accordance with internal SOP's and FDA/GMP requirements, and performs instrumental analyses as needed.

The varied duties of this role allow team members to grow their skills, responsibilities of this position include:

• Test and adjust production batches as required by formula and SOP. Communicate and record adjustments as required.
• Test finished products, stability and validation samples using required methods.
• Perform instrumental analyses as needed using HPLC, GC or TOC.
• Complete all paperwork, record keeping and posting associated with approving and releasing batches.
• Evaluate data for trends and author standard operating procedures and microbiological test methods.
• Approve tankers for loading and unloading, record information and testing results.
• Test products based on customer complaints or returns as needed, and retest returned goods for release or rejection as authorized.
• Store samples as required and assist in maintaining retained samples as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock QC area and lab with materials as needed.
• Assist in environmental monitoring to include obtaining samples and conducting testing for chemical or micro evaluation.
• Operate computer programs in performance of administrative duties to prepare, distribute, and maintain forms, charts, logs, graphs and other written tools.
• Responsible for assisting in the company's compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Communicate to other shifts as needed concerning special microbiological testing and any pertinent issues.
• Other duties as required or assigned may include special analytical projects and validations.

Requirements

Education and experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry or closely related discipline
• Minimum 12th grade proficiency in reading & math

Knowledge/Skills & ability:

• Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment operation and calibration (pH meters, viscometers, thermometers, etc.)
• Knowledge of laboratory glassware and proper usage (e.g. pipets, burets, beakers, etc.)
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices
• Knowledge of applicable chemical and raw materials helpful
• Working knowledge of various testing apparatus including HPLC, GC, TOC
• Knowledge of sampling and testing procedures
• Strong analytical abilities and math skills
• Organized and detail-minded
• Self-starter with ability to work independently

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Hand-eye coordination (computers)
• Combination: sit - 20% stand/walk - 80%
• Able to effectively balance and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, and interruptions simultaneously
• Ability to climb ladders daily; bend; lift Infrequent up to 50 pounds

Benefits

As a company, we offer stability in a thriving industry and an environment that emphasizes our core values of respect, honesty and fairness. 3rd Shift QC Lab Technician hours are 10:30pm - 6:30am, the work week begins on Sunday night. Starting pay for qualified candidates is $22/hour plus $1.00/hour shift diff with a review and raise after 3 months, on your one year anniversary and annually thereafter. Kutol's benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401K and more including profit-sharing when we succeed as a team.

Our TeamMates enjoy working at Kutol because of our shared-fate environment and stability as an established 100+ year old local company. Please note, we are a drug free & tobacco free workplace. Apply now and see why Kutol is a fantastic place to work!