Quality Control Lab Technician II
AI Summary
Performs quality control testing on laboratory instruments, analyzes results, documents procedures, maintains equipment, and prepares chemical standards in a regulated pharma environment.
About this role
Overview
Waters Corporation is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our Quality Control Laboratory at Wyatt Technology in Goleta, CA. Join Waters in developing extraordinary light scattering instrumentation and field flow fractionation systems for our customers’ research and development of novel therapeutics, including vaccines, gene vectors, nano-drug carriers, monoclonal antibodies, and other advanced pharmaceuticals.
Responsibilities
- Perform QC tests on state-of-the-art instruments.
- Analyze test results.
- Draft QC documents and procedures.
- Maintain and service QC lab equipment.
- Prepare chemical standard samples for testing.
- Assist R&D and Software Engineering in development of new hardware and software products.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field
Experience:
- Working familiarity with basic lab techniques and hand tools
Skills:
- General computer skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word
- Excellent organization and communication skills with an attention to detail
Company Description
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Key Words
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