POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides technical support to enable the microbiology and chemistry laboratories to function effectively while adhering to Good Laboratory Practices and Global and NWA Lab Manual; also responsible for mainly laboratory-based tasks which include sampling, testing, measuring, validating, documenting and analyzing of results in microbiological and analytical sciences.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Supports validation of analytical and microbiological test methods.
• Performs and documents alert and action limit investigations.
• Maintains and troubleshoots standard laboratory equipment. Understands how to calibrate and verify process laboratory equipment. Microscopes, Celsis Advance system, UV Vis, Analytical Autotitrator, FTIR, TOC analyzer, Hoods, pH meter, Conductivity meter, Incubators, Autoclave, Pipettors, , Centrifuge and Labware.
• Creates and revises procedures, work instructions, and forms as needed.
• Supports and helps manage environmental monitoring program.
• Supports plant project work.
• Properly documents and communicates findings and results to senior management utilizing Excel, Agile or Infiniti systems.
• Trains personnel on laboratory functions.
• Maintains and monitors chemical hygiene plan.
• Manages incoming raw material receipt and testing.
• Continuous commitment to Safety and Process Based Leadership.
• Provides leadership to QA lab technicians.
• Ensures that the laboratories are always tour ready.
• Works as a back-up Laboratory technician in microbiology and chemistry.
• Demonstrate commitment to Rockline's RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Associates have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of each associate's essential accountabilities.
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested

This position is designated as a Safety-Sensitive (A safety-sensitive position is one in which the associate's inability or impaired ability to perform their job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to the associate's safety or the safety of others).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential accountabilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)

• Bachelor's degree in science required, biology, chemistry or microbiology OR 4 years of laboratory experience
• Prior experience in Quality or Laboratory environment required
• Experience in chemistry lab preferred.
• 1-2 years in wet wipe or cosmetics industry a plus.
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills. Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office, required.
• Interpersonal communication skills sufficient to work closely and effectively with others on a team.
• Ability to understand statistical trends
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be able to follow instructions with accuracy and precision.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: (The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

• Must be able to communicate face-to-face and over the phone
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing/walking. Occasional sitting, bending, twisting, kneeling , climbing, pushing/pulling and reaching.
• Repetitive hand and foot movement.
• Work environment includes occasional noise >85db, hot and cold temperatures.
• Requires ability to read, write, calculate and analyze.
• Requires good visual acuity with depth perception and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Laboratory - required to wear PPE, including safety glasses, lab coat and other as required for job.

Production Floor

Office

ASSOCIATE STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING:

The above job description is intended to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of associates assigned to this position.

By signing this document, I acknowledge that I have reviewed the Position Description for the above position. I understand the physical requirements and essential functions for this position.

Changed from "Focal" to "Anniversary" on 1/30/2023.