Onsite: Oceanside, CA.

Summary

• Conduct routine and non-routine analysis of manufacturing environment and in process commercial products according to standard operating procedures. 
• Responsible for collecting, processing and reporting data. 
• Apply knowledge of good manufacturing practices and good laboratory practices on a daily basis. 
• Compile data for documentation of test procedures and prepare reports for internal and regulatory submissions. 
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory and instrumentation equipment. 
• Develop and/or optimize testing methods and troubleshoot testing methods. 
• Revise and update standard operation procedures. 
• Review and evaluate data for conformance to specifications and report and investigate anomalous data. 
• Ensure quality and safety of manufactured products. 
• Use state-of-the-art techniques to evaluate and implement new techniques and technologies.

Job Responsibilities

• Proficient in cGMP practices in all aspects of laboratory assignments
• Perform routine testing and basic troubleshooting
• Perform microbiological and chemical assays according to established procedures
• Share responsibilities with a team to accomplish all testing needed for QC samples
• Participate in routine projects
• Assist in data trending, data review, lab maintenance, training of new personnel
• Collect data, enter data and generate reports from electronic systems.
• All employees with jobs that require access to the Warehouse must be able to pass the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment (STA).
• Follows established safety and environmental guidelines and procedures for all work performed. Immediately reports safety and environmental incidents including injuries, illnesses, near misses, and safety suggestions. Fosters a positive safety culture in which no one gets hurt.
• Attend team, department and corporate meetings as required
• Work in office and laboratory environment
• Able to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time
• Able to lift up to 30lbs
• Work with analytical instruments that may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals (corrosive, toxic, flammable, etc)
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks including frequent hand and finger manipulations, grasping pushing and pulling
• Available to work over-time, weekends, and holidays as needed

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or other relevant discipline and 1 year of related experience

The hiring range for this position is $30 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity, and may also vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience amongst other factors.

Harvest Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.