Quality Control Laboratory Technician, II

Job Description
Remote Work: No

Overview:
At Zebra, we extend the edge of possibility by shaping the future of work on the front line—reinventing how businesses run and moving society forward.

We are a community of changemakers, innovators and doers who come together to deliver a performance edge to the front line of business. We develop new technologies and create new solutions with partners to help organizations act with greater visibility, connectivity, and intelligence—delivering better experiences for workers and those they serve.

Being a part of Zebra means being seen, heard, valued, and respected as you define your path to a fulfilling career. Here, you’ll have opportunities to learn and lead at a leading company, and you can channel your skills towards causes that you and the Zebra community care about, locally, and globally.

Together, we’ve only begun to define the edge of what’s possible—for our people, our customers, and the world.

The Quality Control Laboratory Technician, II is responsible for the daily QC Lab functions, including testing of product, calibration of lab equipment, testing for raw materials and paperwork and process audits.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and organizes priorities utilizing the Daily Priorities form.
  Performs and reports daily testing of product according to established methods and requirements related to raw materials test/inspection/approval/release, final release processes. Supports the in-process testing.
• Manages the testing schedule to support timely deliveries of customer orders.
• Actively participates in the Quality Control Daily Targets related to safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Evaluates test data to support production and engineering.
• Monitor and report test status of various production runs to QC Manager, Manufacturing Manager, QC
• Supervisor, Technology, or Process Engineer.
• Identifies out-of-specification materials, including placing product on hold, proper identification and segregation of nonconforming materials, initiating non-conforming material report (NCR) and participating in investigations.
• Provides support to Engineering, IT and R&D including participation in product/process development trials, carrying out new types of raw material and product characterization/performance testing and use of experimental materials.
• Maintains and performs necessary calibrations and re-qualification processes for lab instruments and equipment (ex: densitometers, thermocouples, thermometers, F200s, F100s, PRTs, probes, baths)
• Performs trend analysis of data and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Supports data collection activities by entering information into various databases and spreadsheets.
• Supports/leads calibration program activities to ensure overall Quality Management Process (QMP) compliance.
• Verifies completeness of quality related documentation.
• Assists/performs internal and external audits.
• Maintains and adheres to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains work area organization and documentation to satisfy ISO and GMP standards.
• Maintains good communication and working relationships with all departments and effectively functions within a team environment.
• Exhibits professional etiquette that exemplifies the values of the organization.
• Applies risk-based thinking when evaluating processes performance results for improvement opportunities.
• Drafts/executes change controls, CAPAs, CIs, validation test protocols and prepares required reports.
• Assigned technicians act as a contingency approver for the QC managerial functions such as raw material and interim material (ie manufactured ink) approval and release.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent/ or previous relevant work experience

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in an ISO or GMP environment

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Good communication skills, written and oral
• Ability to read and interpret data, including graphs, as they relate to test results
• Ability to collect pertinent data, establishes facts, draw conclusions, and identify problems
• Word processing, spreadsheet (Corel & Excel), and e-mail software in a Windows environment

Work for a company that cares, offers a growth environment, and a culture of respect, inclusion and recognition – our front-line workers have an average 7-year tenure!

• Healthcare, Dental & Vision, Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k with Company Match
• Annual Cash Incentive Opportunity
• 20 Days Starting PTO
• 2 Floating Holidays and Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Annual Shoe Allowance and free Company Apparel

Come join the herd!

Zebra is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com.

The EEO is the Law poster is available here: https://www.zebra.com/content/dam/zebra/compliance/eeoisthelawposter.pdf. The EEO is the Law poster supplement is available here: https://www.zebra.com/content/dam/zebra/compliance/ginasupplement.pdf.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary: USD 26.00 – USD 39.00 Hourly

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.
Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

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