Micro Lab Tech

Primient•Decatur, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate. Primient customers trust us to provide high quality ingredients for their manufacturing processes. Our Quality team leads on key strategic and process initiatives to strengthen our standards even further and ensure we maintain key accreditations. This position will support the activities of the Decatur-based Central Quality Control (CQC) Microbiology Lab and will report to the Central Quality Control Microbiology Laboratory Manager. This position will support the activities of the Decatur-based Central Quality Control (CQC) Microbiology Lab and will report to the Central Quality Control Microbiology Laboratory Manager. The scope of this job includes microbiological analysis of process and finished product samples, as well as, environmental samples. This job may also include supporting other Quality labs as needed. Equipment utilized includes, but is not limited to: Biomerieux VIDAS, VITEK, TEMPO, pH meter, microscope, and vacuum filtration systems. The data generated is used to support the manufacturing processes and for quality control of finished products. Data entry may be made into SAP, MDE, and electronic Logbook. Data sharing is also conducted by hard copy, phone, or Excel spreadsheets. This position requires rotating 12 hours shifts and shift flexibility to cover vacations and other absences.

Requirements

Educational and practical microbiology foundation
Four-year college degree with technical training in microbiology, biological, physical or engineering sciences or associates degree (or equivalent) with 5 years proven experience.
Proven technical skills including experience with microbiology laboratory work
Experience with laboratory methodology and equipment
Ability and willingness to follow established Quality Manual, Test Methods, and SOP’s
Ability to multi-task and prioritize with attention to detail, quality, and accuracy
Ability to work in fast-paced environment and adapt to changing procedures
Good troubleshooting skills, ability to work well with others, excellent communication and computer skills, a customer focus with understanding of customer needs, and able to lift 50 lbs.
Aseptic techniques
Standard microbiology culture procedures.
GLP’s
Dedication to safety and commitment to making safety a number one priority
Excellent communication and computer skills (proficient in Microsoft Office)
Experience with laboratory methodology and equipment.

Responsibilities

Comply with all EHSQ (Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality) policies, procedures and regulations relevant to the Site.
Learn, understand, and participate in the established Quality System to maintain ISO 17025 standards in the microbiology laboratory.
Prepare a variety of media and reagents to be used in both the microbiological analysis.
Perform quality control evaluations on the all media & reagents received and prepared in-house.
Prepare test samples utilizing microbiological techniques according to established procedures, including sample pick-up (where applicable), sample check-in/logging, compositing, test set-up, test transfers, and result analysis/reporting.
Post information in SAP, MDE, Electronic Logbook, and Excel spreadsheets
Timely clear and accurate recording of lab activities.
Verify and review data entries and maintain data & sample retention
Maintain/verify calibration of laboratory equipment and report deficiencies/malfunctions to the Quality Manager.
Maintain a clean, well-stocked lab.
Write and/or update Test Methods and/or SOP, as requested.
Identify, record, and help correct nonconformities and potential nonconformities, as applicable.
Participate in on-going and annual training, test method/SOP reviews, and proficiency testing as requested by Quality Manager.
Active participation in Safety Programs
Support ISO 17025 accreditation by following the Quality Manual, Test Methods and SOP’s
Support any incoming projects for the Quality Micro Lab.