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Job Purpose

The Quality Assurance Technician will perform various assignments with direction including, but not limited to, quality audits; developing and maintaining databases; and collecting, analyzing and communicating data of varying complexity to departments across the organization. You help maintain the high-quality standards Koppert' s customers have come to rely on in our products. In addition, the technician will be expected to support the development of methods for monitoring and improving current manufacturing processes.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for performing a variety of routine laboratory operations utilizing basic knowledge of laboratory procedures.
• Complete routine laboratory experiments to test scientific hypotheses relating to improving quality in production processes.
• Perform quick checks on products received upon arrival and provide standard reports of the findings.
• Implement local audits, evaluate and communicate results to direct supervisor/manager.
• Collect, evaluate, and analyze production samples and provide findings/feedback.
• Responsible for accurately recording data and completing required documentation to ensure high quality standards are maintained.
• Conduct weekly sampling of final product to ensure standards are being met.
• Conduct DNA extractions, PCR, dissections, and examinations of beehive samples.
• Perform routine testing for product release and stability studies.
• Perform routine procedures, sample collections, and testing to monitor adherence to environmental, microbiological, or health guidelines.
• Configure and operate basic laboratory instruments.
• Develop standard operating protocols, modify techniques, maintain, and update the written form of this material.
• Maintain document control practices and assist in developing and implementing these processes.
• Use quality tools to identify non-conformances and develop plans for continuous improvement.
• Responsible for clearly communicating results to production personnel.
• Assist other Quality team members in laboratory equipment set-up and testing when needed.
• Maintain the assigned equipment and area in accordance with company standards.
• Performs all related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Communicate effectively; both verbally and written in English.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general scientific research and technical procedures. Ability to compose scientific reports, business correspondence, and SOPs. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.
• 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; statistical analysis skills are necessary.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Education and Experience

• BA/BS Degree in biological science from an accredited 4-year college or university; or 3-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and similar experience.
• At least 1-year experience working in a life science/biomedical lab environment using standard equipment.
• Experience conducting husbandry of live animals and/or rearing of insects in a lab setting.

Working Conditions

• General office/laboratory/production environment: Works generally at a desk in a well-lit, air-conditioned cubicle/office, with moderate noise levels
• Regular exposure to bumble bees and live insects.
• Frequently exposed to hot or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to travel (air and ground).
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and occasionally lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration, repetitive motion, bending, lifting, twisting, crouching, reaching, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Ability to endure heat or excessively cold conditions.
• Ability to control emotions under various levels of pressures, stress, and fast paced activities.

Working at Koppert

Koppert stands at the forefront of sustainable agriculture, having been founded in 1967 by visionary Dutch grower Jan Koppert. Our mission is to make agriculture healthier, safer, and more productive by partnering with nature. We achieve this through the use of natural enemies to combat pests, employing bumblebees for pollination, and leveraging microbials and bio stimulants to support, protect, and strengthen crops. Our innovations have propelled a significant shift towards sustainable agriculture over the past 50 years, offering growers and farmers worldwide natural solutions that restore balance in their crops, improve health and resilience, and increase yield. With a clear vision of achieving 100% sustainable agriculture, we collaborate with growers, partners, universities, research institutions, and governmental bodies globally to meet the highest food safety demands while contributing to the better health of people and the planet. Through our integrated system of specialist knowledge and natural solutions, we continue to drive agricultural innovation and impact, embodying our commitment to partner with nature and promote sustainable growing practices.

The working atmosphere at Koppert is informal. We are a family company and closely involved with everything that happens within and outside our company. We are consistently looking at ways of improvement and continuing to invest in our employees.

Comprehensive Benefits Package to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer funded health savings account, tuition reimbursement, employer 401K match, life insurance, wellness program initiatives, employee assistance program, Volunteer Day, Koppert gear, and generous PTO!

Koppert Biological Systems is a veteran-friendly, Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. If you want to join a global and growing organization submit your cover letter and resume. At Koppert, we learn something every day!

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