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Technician II, QC Lab at Herbalife in Torrance, CA
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Job Description
THE ROLE:
Are you a science-minded professional who takes pride in precision, cleanliness, and contributing to products that impact people's health and well-being? If so, this opportunity was made for you.
The Laboratory Technician, Quality Control is responsible for supporting the needs of the Quality Control laboratory, including housekeeping, inventory and supply ordering as well as supporting the basic operations of the laboratory. Lab Technician is also responsible for basic physical and chemical analysis with supervision of chemists.
This is a meaningful, hands-on role at the heart of our quality assurance process — one where your attention to detail directly supports the safety and efficacy of the products we produce.
HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:
In this role, you will be a foundational member of our QC team, ensuring the laboratory runs smoothly and efficiently so our chemists can focus on delivering accurate, reliable results. Your day-to-day contributions will include:
Provide basic cleaning to the laboratory by washing, drying, and storing glassware used by chemists in the performance of product and raw material testing
Operate standard dishwashing machines and equipment
Organize glassware, lab supplies, samples, and other materials as to be readily available to lab staff. Notify management when inventories are low or insufficient
Assists in the receipt of laboratory supplies by opening shipments, verifying packing lists, and submitting paperwork for invoice reconciliation
Clean lab benches, shelves, hoods, floors, and walls as needed to maintain a clean and GMP-compliant environment
Maintain cleaning supplies and equipment, replenish as needed
As you grow in this role, you will also have the opportunity to expand your technical skillset through on-the-job training and hands-on exposure to industry-standard analytical methods:
Able to be trained to clean up minor chemical spills
Log in receipt of samples, file, reconcile, and organize paperwork
Register samples in LIMS and data entries
Prepare lab reagents per requirement of chemist
Perform calibration/verification of basic lab equipment: pH meter, analytical balances, etc.
Perform basic physical testing: average weight, hardness, thickness, bulk density, taps density, moisture, etc.
Perform basic chemical testing utilizing instruments including ICP, HPLC, HPTLC, etc. with supervision of chemist
Sending samples to outside lab
Ensure adherence with GLPs, GMPs and SOPs
Other duties as assigned
WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT THE TEAM:
Our Quality Control team is a collaborative, science-driven group committed to excellence and continuous improvement. We believe in supporting each other, investing in our team members' development, and maintaining a culture rooted in integrity and precision. You will work alongside experienced chemists who are invested in your growth.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be considered to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.
The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated
Noise levels are considered low to moderate
In this position you may be exposed to the following environmental conditions:
Wet or Humid, working near moving mechanical parts, work in high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, dust, powder or airborne particles, strong odors and food products (milk, soy, wheat, peanuts, etc.), toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions and risk of electrical shock/vibration
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Qualifications:SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
We're looking for someone who is organized, dependable, and eager to contribute to a high-standards laboratory environment. The following qualifications set you up for success:
Skills:
Effective time management and organizational skills
Customer-service orientation and attitude
Able to speak, read, write and communicate fluently in English
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of related work experience
Education:
AA Degree or Technical Certification in a science related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
If you bring any of the following, you'll be even better positioned to make an immediate impact:
Lab Technician experience in pharmaceutical/dietary supplement industry
Bachelor's degree in a science related field