Quality Control Supervisor (3rd Shift)

Company: Avantor
Location: Keene
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Job SummaryThe Supervisor - Quality Control, under limited supervision, conducts studies and projects as related to test method development or regulatory submittals. Investigates testing process and product improvement for silicones using knowledge of chemistry. Oversees proper traceability of QA Chemists' projects and supervision of department personnel and increasingly advanced knowledge and experience. Reports to department manager or designateAvailable Shift?

• 10pm-630amWhy Avantor?
  • Full-Time Health Benefits on Your First Day
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • Annual Bonus
  • Competitive Time off Package (PTO and Holidays)
  • Employee Stock Options
  • Retirement Plan Options with company match
  • Direct HireWhat does the position do?
    • Will train QA chemists and supervise their daily duties.
    • Writes specific procedures (TM/CP).
    • Maintains quality of QA Chemists.
    • Follows proper documentation procedures, including keeping up-to-date and accurate records.
    • Assists in the development of new testing methodology.
    • Performs analytical and functional testing.
    • Brings routine and non-routine problems to attention of QA manager.
    • Interacts with department personnel in sharing ideas and results of various projects.
    • May have customer contact.
    • Performs administrative functions relative to supervision of subordinates.
    • Must be regular and punctual in attendance
      What do you need to have?
      • Bachelor's degree in chemistry or similar science from four-year college or university; OR one to two years related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
      • 2-5 years lead or supervisory experience in quality control/ laboratory environmentWhat would be nice to have?
        • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
        • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
        • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
        • Ability to optimally present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
        • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability.
        • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, statistics, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
        • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
        • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
        • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job.
        • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to maintain a pleasant and professional manner with coworkers, customers and visitors.
        • Must effectively handle and prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work as a great teammate.
        • Effectively delegate, handle people, make decisions on imperfect information and to communicate and give and receive complex oral and/or written instructions.
        • Work with high level of efficiency and confidentiality.
        • Resolve and carry out appropriate actions addressing employee disciplinary issues.What's the environment like?
          • Employee will work in a non-climate controlled environment.
          • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
          • For safety, the use of contact lenses for any reason, cosmetic or corrective, is prohibited on the production floor, in the lab areas, in the engineering shop, or while working on equipment.
          • The company will provide prescription safety glasses with a current (under 12 months) vision corrective prescription provided by the employee. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.
          • The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
          • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
          • Must pass pulmonary function test in order to wear respirator.
          • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.#LI-AMERDISCLAIMER:
            The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
            Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.EEO Statement:We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision using the links below.EEO is the LawOFCCP EEO SupplementPAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

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