Overview
Quality Tester – 1st shift Jobs in Pinetops, NC at ABB
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you’ll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana’s population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH):
The Indiana Department of Health’s mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.
Role Overview:
Open received sample boxes and login samples to LIMS within 24 hours. Receive samples from various state agencies, state institutions and county health departments. Check all received sampling paperwork or Chain of Custody forms for accuracy and completeness. Check pH of environmental samples received. Log all pH information. Add Nitric Acid preservative for unpreserved metals samples. Record date and time in the comment field in LIMS. Prepare sample bottles for shipping. Transfer results from Fluoride and Nitrates analyses to Chain of Custody forms. Email/Fax/Mail completed chain of custodies for Fluoride and Nitrates to the customers, within 48 hours of receipt. Be the backup on BOD, CBOD, Total, Dissolved and Suspended Solids analyses.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $37,648.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Log specimens/samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Check and prepare all received sample paperwork or Chain of Custody forms for accuracy and completeness.
Prepare bottles, reagents, and specialized culture media for a variety of laboratory examinations as requested. Keeps appropriate documentation.
Record results of analyses on prescribed forms and prepares applicable reports.
Handle and clean glassware containing contaminated material prior to sterilization or disposal.
Design and perform comparative procedures necessary for quality control to provide reporting for administrative review.
Operate and maintain basic laboratory equipment and supplies.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You’ll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) plus two (2) years of relevant experience.
Ability to check and maintain proper Chain of Custody Forms.
Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team environment to perform the routine login and processing of environmental and other samples.
Ability to maintain laboratory records in compliance with regulations.
Ability to cross-train in other testing areas to maintain workflow in times of staff shortages and workload surges.
Broad knowledge to conduct a wide range of established laboratory procedures both manual and automated
Specialized knowledge of standard laboratory techniques and laboratory safety.
Broad knowledge of basic laboratory preparation techniques (dilution culture media) as well as equipment operation (balances, centrifuges, microscopes, pipettes, autoclaves, and pH meters).
Broad knowledge and compliance with all State and Federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to laboratory operations (e.g. CLIA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HIPPA, Blood Borne Pathogen, etc.).
Working knowledge of common laboratory procedures in the chemistry and/or microbiology laboratory with knowledge of terminology associated with assignments in the laboratory.
Working knowledge on current advancements in laboratory sample preparation and/or analysis as well as relevant equipment.
Ability to read and follow instructions for the preparation of culture media, reagents, test kits, and specimens.
Must be detail oriented.
Ability to perform administrative support tasks such as inventory, data entry and report preparation and filing.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid new parent leave
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Title: Quality Tester – 1st shift
Company: ABB
Location: Pinetops, NC
