Senior Laboratory Analyst (Lead Lab Analyst)
Crowley, Louisiana
-Promoted to Senior Laboratory Analyst Summary of Responsibilities:- Administrative Tasks - Conduct lab investigations on out of spec blends and collaborate with Laboratory Supervisor, Senior Chemist, R&D department and Plant Manager on a possible root cause of the problematic blend and resolution. Propose solutions to correct out of spec blends. Collaborate with aforementioned members about future methods, status of the lab, shipments, testing issues, and other related items - Create Certificate of Analysis for customer orders; pay very close attention to detail - Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting,- Oversee 7 Lab Techs- Implement procedures to establish a more efficient lab.- Improve methods for more consistent testing and to cut laboratory costs.- Order supplies for the lab and conduct service calls for instrumentation issues.- Train lab personnel and enforce the importance of following SOPs and maintaining a clean and safe work environment,- Review all lab data (chromatography, calibrations, results, etc.) from all of the other technicians. - Handling, preparation, and analytical testing of vitamin and mineral raw materials, premixes, and finished good products in a timely manner in order to meet customer demands; fast paced environment- ISO 22000 (Derivative of ISO 9000) and GMP/GLP/GDP compliant - Trained and able to run run several tests using the following instrumentation/applications: ICP, HPLC/UHPLC, FTIR Analysis, Gas Chromotagraphy, Colorimetry, Particle Size Analysis, Titrations, Flowability Analysis, Moisture Analysis, Bulk Density, pH Analysis,Simplfied Rapid Automated Biology,Air Quality Monitoring and Testing,