Houston Service Center

Instrument Services Specialist II

Responsible for providing intellectual problem solving solutions and advanced level instrument support service to customers of the I.S.G. group, including but not limited to external clients, laboratory supervisors within the Pace environment lab system, and co-workers of the I.S.G. needing problem solving techniques beyond their capability

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluation of used equipment for mark value determination
  • Instrument preventive maintenance & performance testing, performance testing protocol development
  • Software installation and troubleshooting
  • System design, installation, troubleshooting, and repair on analytical equipment valued at up to $300,000
  • On-site and/or telephone customer analytical support
  • Provide training on analytical systems for users/supervisors at all experience levels
  • I.S.G. Support Center facility maintenance
  • Specialize in 1-3 categories of analytical services
  • Periodically review the activities of the I.S.S. staff to ensure Pace and/or customer QA regulatory compliance
  • Maintain positive relationships between the I.S.S. staff and customer contacts
  • Design problem solving techniques/flowcharts to be used by co-workers and/or customers as necessary
  • Assist the database administrator with keeping the electronic records database current

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from 4-year college or university or 5 to 7 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Interested candidates should contact:

Harry Klann
17047 El Camino Real - Suite 100
Houston, TX 77058
Fax: (281) 488-4661 

QA Officer

To stimulate and facilitate improvements within the laboratory operation: lab methods, procedures, training and staff development

Responsibilities:

  • Provide greater flexibility and depth in the lab operation
  • Maintain QA programs and procedures within the lab
  • Document control for data, worksheets and logbook within the lab
  • Assist in revision, rewriting, and release of SOP's, methods, procedure, etc.
  • Preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly QA reports to management
  • Review of "worksheets" as required: cGMP and others, provide reports on error types
  • May assist in internal safety, quality and production audits
  • Assist in training of new analysts: procedures, QA, policies, etc.
  • Make standards and standard solutions
  • Work with chemists on procedures, technical and method development
  • Maintain records of all activities to aid in identifying areas for improvement

Requirements:

  • BA/BS in chemistry or related science
  • Broad knowledge of laboratory program activities
  • 5 to 10 years experience in Quality Assurance

Interested candidates should contact:

Harry Klann
17047 El Camino Real - Suite 100
Houston, TX 77058
Fax: (281) 488-4661 

Quality Control Technician

Sample analysis using a wide variety of instrumentation such as GC, LC, FTIR and Wet Chemistry

Responsibilities:

  • Candidate must be able to operate in a safe, efficient and organized manner using approved techniques and procedures
  • Perform analysis using a variety of instruments
  • Data interpretation, review and entry

Requirements:

  • Prior science background (lab experience is preferred)
  • Technical or BS degree in science is also a plus
  • Must be a team player
  • Must have good communication skills
  • Good Customer Service skills
  • This is a full-time position on a rotating shift (working days and nights)

Interested candidates should contact:

Harry Klann
17047 El Camino Real - Suite 100
Houston, TX 77058
Fax: (281) 488-4661