Due to the growth, Paragon Staffing, LLC is looking for Quality Lab Technicians to join our team! 

Summary:  

Quality Lab Technician oversee testing to ensure that products meet the established standards of appearance or performance. Conducting hourly inspections on parts to ensure that the product is maintaining conformity, and performing dock audits to prevent non-conforming products from getting to the customer.

• Assist in identifying out-of-specification (OOS), deviations and quality problems of products, materials, packaging and utilities.
• Assist in inspecting laboratory equipment and utilities.
• Assist to monitor manufacturing processes, according to validation plans and schedules.
• Collect data required for validation activities aligned with the standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct daily in-process quality control (QC) inspections at production lines.
• Document and report sampling conditions, testing activities and results.
• Inspect in-coming and out-going products according to shipping policies.
• Maintain accuracy of QC data and records.
• Perform routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Perform tests on finished products and ensure they follow food safety and other requirements.
• Prepare samples, standards and solutions.
• Record results of audits and gather information for product and process quality metric management reports.
• Review and verify supplier raw material records and results.
• Support investigations into hygiene standards and non-compliance to quality standards.

Position requirements:

• HS diploma or GED equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience, preferred in manufacturing industry
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel
• Knowledge on Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) – Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) – Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Good understanding of food safety standards and FDA Regulations
• Ability to lift 35 lbs. on occasion or frequently.