CQC Sr. Lab Technician, Microbiology
About The Position
The CQC Sr. Lab Technician performs microbiological analyses of process, finished-product, and environmental samples, and may support other Quality laboratories as needed. The position reports to the Microbiology Laboratory Manager. Results support manufacturing processes and finished-product quality control. Work includes entering and sharing data through LIMS, SAP, MDE, electronic logbooks, Excel spreadsheets, and other methods. The role requires flexibility to cover vacations and other absences. The technician follows site EHSQS policies and participates in the established Quality System to maintain ISO 17025 standards in the microbiology laboratory. Duties include preparing and evaluating media and reagents; processing samples and reporting results according to established procedures; monitoring and recording equipment temperatures and calibration; maintaining data and sample records; keeping the laboratory clean and stocked; updating test methods and SOPs; addressing nonconformities; and participating in training, procedure reviews, and proficiency testing.
Requirements
- Four-year college degree with technical training in microbiology, biological, physical, or engineering sciences; alternatively, an associate degree or equivalent with 2–3 years of proven experience.
- Proven technical skills, including microbiology laboratory work.
- Experience with laboratory methodology and equipment.
- Ability and willingness to follow established Quality Manual, test methods, and SOPs.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize with attention to detail, quality, and accuracy.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing procedures.
- Good troubleshooting, teamwork, communication, and computer skills.
- Customer focus and understanding of customer needs.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with aseptic techniques and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Comply with site EHSQS policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Learn, understand, and participate in the Quality System to maintain ISO 17025 standards in the microbiology laboratory.
- Prepare media and reagents for microbiological analyses and perform quality-control evaluations of received and in-house-prepared media and reagents.
- Prepare and process samples using microbiological techniques, including sample check-in and logging, compositing, test setup, transfers, analysis, and reporting.
- Daily, check and record temperatures of department refrigerators, freezers, and water baths.
- Daily, verify and record calibration of the top-load balance used to weigh samples.
- Enter information in LIMS, SAP, MDE, electronic logbooks, and Excel spreadsheets; verify and review entries and maintain data and sample retention.
- Maintain and verify laboratory equipment calibration and report deficiencies or malfunctions to the Quality Manager.
- Maintain a clean, well-stocked laboratory.
- Write or update test methods and SOPs as requested.
- Identify, record, and help correct nonconformities and potential nonconformities.
- Participate in ongoing and annual training, test method and SOP reviews, and proficiency testing as requested by the Quality Manager.
- Share data by hard copy, phone, or Excel spreadsheets, and provide coverage for vacations and other absences as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
- 401K with company match.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Lifestyle Spending Account.
- Identity Theft protection.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Telemedicine.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
