Quality Assurance Scientist – Koppert Biological Systems – Howell, MI

Job title: Quality Assurance Scientist Company: Koppert Biological Systems Job description: Description: Are you a Quality Assurance professional looking to further your career in the life science industry? If you possess strong ethical standards along with great analytical thinking skills and a high attention to detail, then this might be the perfect role for you! Continue reading below to find out if this position is a match for your goals and skills. Who We Are Koppert Biological Systems is the worldwide market leader in integrated pest and disease management. Every day, Koppert helps growers and farmers around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. Through this, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society, with safe food in sufficient quantities to feed a rapidly growing population. Our Research & Development has frequently been the source of biological solutions, which were subsequently adopted worldwide. Role The Quality Assurance Scientist (QAS) will perform various assignments including but not limited to quality audits, running scientific trials, conducting DNA extractions and PCR tests, developing and maintaining databases, collecting, analyzing and communicating data of varying complexity to key stakeholders across the company. In addition, the QAS will be expected to develop methods for improving current manufacturing processes, identifying product defects, conducting routine quality audits and safety inspections of the facility, and provide technical support to production staff regarding quality issues with biological products. Primary Duties and Responsibilities • Complete various laboratory experiments to test scientific hypotheses relating to improving quality in manufacturing processes and biological control products. • Perform routine sampling of biological control products to monitor the adherence to environmental, microbiological, or health guidelines. • Perform quick checks on products received upon arrival and provide standard reports of the findings. • Visualize QC data by means of sample trends and statistics, analyze sample trends and report findings to direct supervisor/manager. • Implement local audits, evaluate, and communicate results to direct supervisor/manager. • Configure and operate laboratory instruments such as stereo microscopes, compound microscopes, moisture analyzer, pipettes, balance, and other equipment and be able to troubleshoot breakdowns and perform preventative maintenance, calibrating, etc. • Conduct weekly sampling of final product to ensure standards are being met. 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. • Independently identify areas for process or product improvement; conceives possible remediation action and works cross-functionally to test and implement solutions. • Develop standard operating protocols, modify techniques, maintain and update the written form of this material. • Troubleshoot technical problems and provide technical support to production staff regarding quality issues with biological products. • Provide Quality support to key stakeholders at a global level. • Performs all other related duties as assigned. Requirements: Skills and Qualifications • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Communicate effectively; both verbally and written in English. • Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general scientific research and technical procedures. • Ability to compose scientific reports, business correspondence, and SOPs/protocols. • 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. • Ability to perform laboratory tests such as DNA extractions and Polymerase Chain reactions. Education and Experience • Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, such as Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a closely related field; M.S. is preferred; or 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and similar experience • 1+ years' experience working in a life science/biomedical lab environment using standard equipment and analytical tools. • Advanced knowledge of quality analyses. • Experience conducting husbandry of live animals and/or rearing of insects in a lab setting. • Experience using statistical software packages (i.e., Minitab, R, etc.) to analyze data sets of varying complexity. Working Conditions • General office/production/laboratory environment: works generally at a desk in a well-lit, air-conditioned cubicle/office, with moderate noise levels. • Occasional travel to other Koppert locations (domestic and international). • Regular exposure to bumble bees and live insects. Physical Requirements • Regularly involves talking or listening, sitting, and the use of hands and fingers. • Ability to travel (air and ground) up to 10% of the time. • 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 will occasionally bend, lift, crouch, reach, stoop and/or kneel, push, and/or pull. • Ability to endure heat or excessively cold conditions for a period of time. • Ability to control emotions under various levels of pressures, stress, and fast paced activities. What We Offer Koppert Biological Systems contributes to better health of people and the planet through our products and our people to support Global Sustainability. Our working atmosphere is informal. We are a family company and closely involved with everything that happens in our company. We are consistently looking at ways of improvement and continuing to invest in our employees. This has made us pioneers in the international market when it comes to biological crop protection and sustainable cultivation systems. Comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer 401K match, employer funded HSA, tuition reimbursement, employer funded 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! PI195510666 Expected salary: Location: Howell, MI Job date: Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:07:56 GMT Apply for the job now!