Job Description:

• 1) Examines, measures, and tests containers and materials used to package drug and cosmetic products for conformity to specifications: Examines and rejects tubes, bottles, cartons, caps, stoppers, and related materials containing such flaws as chips, cracks, torn labels, or discoloration.

• 2) Measures containers and cap samples to verify specified dimensions, using micrometer, gauge, or caliper.

• 3) Fills containers with liquid and pours into graduate to verify container capacity.

• 4) Records inspection or test results.

• 5) May test components, such as stoppers and seals, using hardness tester.

• 6) May count, pour, or weigh out contents of sample containers to verify data on label.

• 7) May determine viscosity of fluids, using viscometer.

• 8) May convert liquid measure to avoirdupois weight, using calculating machine or slide rule.