What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant position at Best Formulations?
Job Details
Job Location
Radecki - City of Industry, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School / GED
Salary Range
16.50 - $19.00 Hourly
Job Shift
2nd Shift
Description
Founded in 1984, Best Formulations LLC, a diversified nutraceutical and personal care company headquartered in City of Industry, California, is a contract manufacturer of thousands of branded SKUs, including high quality nutritional supplements including softgels, tablets, capsules, powders, teas, dietary supplements, and vegetarian softgels.
We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D, product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers.
Shift available - 1st and 2nd : Tues-Sat
As a Laboratory Assistant, you will be responsible for providing the support to Laboratory Technicians, Chemist, and QC personnel. Responsibilities includes but not limited to documentation, RM and FP testing and general Laboratory procedure.
How will you contribute :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to :
- Washes, by machine or by hand various sizes of laboratory glassware such as pipettes, test tubes, cylinders, vials, bottles, flasks beakers, and other standard laboratory glassware, very carefully (avoid breaking). The glassware are to be washed as per approved glassware cleaning SOP.
- Checks clean glassware and inspect glassware for cleanliness and cracks and / or fissures; determines conformance to health and safety standards by consulting the laboratory supervisor. Such glassware may be removed for further cleaning or discard permanently upon consultation with laboratory supervisor.
- Washes, by machine or hand, unique laboratory paraphernalia used in various specialized testing areas according to rigid prescribed guidelines.
- Keep the glassware area clean and well organized to maintain GMP requirements and avoid any mix-up.
- Observe laboratory as well as company safety guidelines while performing the glassware cleaning
- Cleans laboratory wash basins using solvents, brushes, and cloths before the end of his / her work hours.
- Assist in microbial swabbing in production line when needed.
- Responsible for monthly inventory and disposal of Laboratory Raw material and Finished Product retain.
- Provide assistance in filing QC documents and Finished product specification
- Performs Physical Testing for packaging components and Finished Product
- Provide assistance in submitting specification for Finished Product
- Responsible in pulling retain in warehouse for Laboratory testing
- Performs any additional QC related general work as assigned by QC Supervisor / Manager, when necessary.
- Communicate with the laboratory staff and / or laboratory supervisor patiently regarding the glassware demands and acts accordingly.
- Follows established department SOP's, cGMP regulations, and batch record instructions.
- Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
- Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner.
- Perform other job duties related to the job, as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements / Qualifications :
Work Environment :
What Best Formulations can offer you :
More about us :
As a valued strategic partner, Best Formulations offers a comprehensive program of services, turnkey solutions, and client support that is unmatched in the industry. Our product development team can provide customized, proprietary formulations designed specifically to meet the needs of our customers and their method of distribution. Our vertically integrated manufacturing and packaging process allows us to schedule flexible production runs to respond quickly to shifting market demands. Every step of the way, we are committed to your growth and success!
To develop and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with our employees, customers, and business partners by providing the highest quality products and the Best customer service. Together We Grow! "
This position is currently classified as on-site.
Base hourly range : $16.50-19.00 per hour, based on candidate experience level. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program.
The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.
In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.
The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and / or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee's employment term, at the sole discretion of management.
EEO Statement
Best Formulations is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Best Formulations will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Best Formulations in advance.
Salary : $17 - $19
