Quality Control Lab Technician
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The QC Lab Technician is responsible for conducting routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, in-process, and finished goods, creating and maintaining databases to ensure consistent quality metrics and maintaining the QA laboratory.
Job description
What You Will Do
- Perform analytical and laboratory testing using techniques such as Karl Fischer titration, Buchi IPA extraction, Gas Chromatography (GC), HPLC, Ion Chromatography (IC), FTIR, sample preparation, and data analysis in accordance with approved procedures and quality requirements.
- Analyze and trend laboratory data using Microsoft Excel and communicate results through clear technical documentation and reports.
- Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instrumentation to ensure accurate and reliable results while documenting and reviewing data in compliance with GMP, GLP, GDP, ISO, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Investigate laboratory deviations and out-of-specification (OOS) results, support CAPA activities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support method validation, verification, and transfer activities, including protocol execution, data collection, statistical analysis, and technical reporting.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline with 3+ years of laboratory experience- preferably, in a regulated environment (e.g., pharmaceutical, medical device, manufacturing, food, environmental, or quality testing).
- Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, wet chemistry techniques, laboratory testing, and troubleshooting instruments.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Passionate about improving human health and committed to learning, innovation, and continuous improvement, including the effective use of digital and AI-enabled tools.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, move, or carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
It Would Be a Plus If You Also Possess
- Working knowledge of cGMP, GLP, GDP, ISO 17025, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or similar quality management systems.
- Experience writing and revising or auditing Quality Management System (QMS) documentation.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement training or certification.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline
- 3+ years of laboratory experience
- Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation
- Wet chemistry techniques
- Laboratory testing
- Troubleshooting instruments
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, move, or carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Bonus/Incentive Pay
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.