Job Description

The Opportunity:

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That’s why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor’s Quality Assurance & Quality Systems vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

As a Senior Technician in Quality Control at NuSil, you will ensure that products meet high-quality standards by performing routine and advanced testing on materials. You will follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensure compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and promote a safe working environment.

This position will report into the QA Manager and report to our Carpinteria, CA (NuSil) location as second shift: 3pm - 11:30pm.

Who you are:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: 3+ years in a similar quality control role and/or manufacturing, with knowledge of SOPs, GDP, SDS, HMIS, and safety standards preferred
  • Proficiency in operating lab equipment and strong attention to detail in following procedures.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

• Ensure compliance w/ ISO 9001 & AS9100, adhering to GDP, SOP, EOP, PPE, SDS, HMIS, & ITAR
• Perform Testing: Conduct tests on raw materials and finished products using SOPs to ensure quality standards are met.
• Prioritization: multi-tasking between various TMs and tasks to achieve OTD
• Documentation: Accurately record test results and maintain records in line with GDP to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Equipment Management: Operate and maintain lab equipment according to SOPs and ensuring proper calibration and functionality.
• Safety: Follow all safety protocols, including the Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS), and participate in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs.
• Support and Mentor: Help train junior technicians and provide guidance on quality testing and compliance with safety and quality protocols.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in initiatives aimed at improving testing procedures and overall product quality (KAIZEN, 5S, Six Sigma etc)

Disclaimer:

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.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 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.

3rd 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.