We are looking for top of market talent to help grow and innovate our company. At Thorne we make products that matter - ones that make people's lives better. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. As a self-motivated Laboratory Receiving Data Associate , you’ll be joining a team of more than 550 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions.

POSITION SUMMARY: Part of the QC Laboratory Data Group, this position is responsible for receiving samples into the QC Laboratory, coordinating analyses performed by outside contract laboratories, certificate of analysis generation, reviewing QC Laboratory data, and releasing materials and products from the QC Laboratory. Follows established Thorne Research procedures to correctly, efficiently, promptly, and accurately disposition Thorne Research products. The QC Laboratory Receiving Data Associate performs specific duties and responsibilities based on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) ensuring the consistency and quality of the product.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives samples into the laboratory and delegates them to the different areas of the lab for analysis.
• Becomes proficient using the laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Performs FT-NIR analyses, as required, on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products; reviews and approves NIR results in LIMS.
• Assembles data from QC Laboratory.
• Regularly “audits the wall” and audits LIMS for releases.
• Creates certificates of analysis (COAs).
• Verifies that all testing has been completed prior to forwarding batch records to QADC.
• Understands company specification sheets (FPSs, RMSs, etc.).
• Coordinates submission and testing of samples requiring analysis by an outside contract laboratory (OCL).
• Receives results from OCLs, verifies correct testing was performed, and enters/approves results in LIMS.
• Corresponds with OCL representatives for rush analyses and other inquiries
• Assembles orders for QC Laboratory supplies requested by QC Laboratory management.
• Produces accurate and consistent results; attention to detail is essential.

What You Need:

• By training, education and/or experience, employee must be able to perform the essential duties of the job. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

What We Offer:

At Thorne, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for you and your eligible family members, such as:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company- paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• A safe and clean work environment

A little bit more about us.

We are committed to providing personalized health solutions, cutting-edge home health test technology, and superior supplements. To do that, Thorne owns every step of its business, from R&D to product delivery and customer service. Currently, we are:

• The only company with exclusive partnerships with the Mayo Clinic and U.S. Olympic teams.
• The #1 prescribed practitioner brand to 30 to 40-year-olds.
• The #2 most dispensed supplement brand.
• The fastest growing supplement company with sales on Amazon; the #1 practitioner brand; with an average ranking of 4.42 of 5 stars.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of others consider becoming part of the Thorne team.

THORNE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER