Quality Technical Specialist

Subsidiary: Colas Inc. (100) 

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Are you interested in an opportunity working for a company that puts the safety of their employees first, then you have stopped at the right careers site.  Colas USA companies are part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. The Colas Group is active in the construction and maintenance of road, air, rail and maritime transport infrastructure, urban development projects and recreational facilities. With 70,000 employees throughout 1,400 business units in 40 countries on 5 continents, the Colas Group carries out over 100,000 projects each year.

Colas Solutions offers competitive salary and benefits packages, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.  

Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment fit and drug/alcohol testing.

 The Calibration Technician I is responsible for performing routine electrical, dimensional, or pressure calibration, verification, maintenance and repairs on Colas Solutions laboratory’s instruments, as per internal policies, following Standard Operating Procedures, ASTM, AASHTO, and ISO standards. The Calibration Technician I will advance by assisting the overall quality system of Colas Solutions Laboratory, providing calibration recommendations and future services to Colas Inc. subsidiaries.

Essential Functions:

• Performs electrical, dimensional, or pressure instrument verification, standardization and calibration referring to industry standards ASTM, AASHTO, and ISO System; Organizes work depending on laboratory team projects schedule and calibration frequency
• Manage external calibration services
• Insure instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, 
• Contracts and obtains technical information from vendors or service providers; initiates change control documents
• Trains and mentors new and existing chemists on instrument operation and maintenance as appropriate
• Manages laboratory instrument calibration program; identifies and troubleshoots problems with instruments
• Creates and maintains accurate calibration and qualified instrument list, ensuring compliance of lab instruments. 
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies, SOP’s and State, Federal and local laws. 
• Initiates and drafts investigations; creates reviews and revises SOP’s; assesses critical equipment performance; writes and executes equipment qualification protocols
• Analyzes samples to evaluate instrumentation performance and troubleshoot the instrument malfunction and/or breakdown etc. 
• Processes and reports the calibration results using the instrument-specific data processing software. 
• Documents all activities in a legible manner following established formats and good document procedures. 
• Keep current on all safety training and follow safe work practices diligently
• Ensure that  equipment is calibrated, verified, checked, and maintained according to schedule
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Minimum Experience:

• BS in Chemistry or related scientific field required
• Minimum of 3 years’ hands-on experience performing routine metrology, calibration, maintenance and/or troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation (UV, IR, HPLC, GC and/or dissolution instruments) in a laboratory, biotechnology or academic setting
• Experience working with current Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Standard Operating Procedures regulatory rules, regulations, and guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and relevant consensus standards (i.e. ANSI, ASTM, NFPA, etc.)
• Must be proficient in Microsoft software applications with a strong emphasis on MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Quality-oriented with good attention to detail
• Must be able to function as a primary business user of EHS software solutions to accomplish duties.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety procedures, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions.
• Must be able to write routine and complex reports and develop and analyze statistical data of finished and unfinished projects.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills to prioritize work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.
• Must have excellent oral communication and writing skills
• Must have the ability to travel for overnight stays as required.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Able to travel 15%
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time
• Frequently need to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach with arms and hands.
   

Colas Solutions is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to promoting diversity and maintaining a drug-free workplace. It is our policy to ensure that applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to their race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), immigration status, citizenship, genetic information, medical conditions, protected veteran status, uniform service member status, familial status, marital status, registered domestic partner status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and provide a workplace free of harassment and discrimination.  This Policy applies to aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here and here.  For notification on E-Verify click here and for information on Right to Work, click here. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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Colas Solutions will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. For more information, please click here.