QC Microbiology Laboratory Technican

Nature and Scope

This position is primarily responsible for performing microbiological quality control tests in a laboratory environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan daily workload to meet laboratory requirements.
• Microbiological testing of raw materials, finished product, and components using aseptic technique.
• Gram stain, microbial identification, LAL, environmental monitoring, growth promotion, microbial limits, and water testing.
• Logging, reading, and recording samples and data per cGMP and applicable compliance requirements.
• Perform media preparation and glassware preparation.
• Operate autoclaves.
• Communicate any discrepancies or deviations to management upon discovery.
• Conducts chart readings daily and changing chart weekly and documents findings.
• Ensure all work is performed and documented in accordance with existing company policies, procedures, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, health, and safety requirements.
• Determination of the appropriate specifications and methods used for testing.
• Calibration, performance verification of small laboratory instruments.
• Participate in projects identified for example data entry and filing/tracking boxes for outside storage facility.
• Adhere to Good Laboratory Practice requirements, by strictly following SOP's.
• Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management.

Education Requirements and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Academic or industry work experience in laboratory setting with focus on microbiology preferred.
• Willing to learn Aseptic techniques and behavior.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of MS-Office software and PC Skills Required.
• Good work ethic and highly motivated.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Physical Environment and Requirements

• Physically able to wear laboratory protective gowning and equipment, including but not limited to gowning, goggles, face shields, respirators, and protective gloves.
• Specific vision requirements include 20/20 near vision (can be corrected with eyeglasses or contacts) and color vision.
• Employees must maintain a clean-shaven appearance each working shift to wear tight-fitting respirators properly.
• Employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.