Microbiology Lab Technician

Procter & Gamble • Iowa City, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa City Beauty Care Plant, which houses Manufacturing and Innovation operations, is looking for great teammates to join their dynamic and highly skilled group. In this role, you will develop the required skills and knowledge to be successful. Your daily work will consist of a variety of testing, calibrations, and improvement work to ensure uninterrupted continuity of the facility, manufacturing, support systems, and processes. You will drive continuous improvement through loss elimination and root cause problem-solving.

Requirements

• Practical laboratory skills.
• Good aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing and Laboratory Practices.
• College training in Biology/Microbiology. BS preferred.
• Good computer skills, including file and directory creation, email, and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate and build relationships with all levels of the organization, inside and outside of the laboratories and QA area.
• Ability to take ownership and successfully improve and track Daily Management Systems, Lab Excellence, Data Integrity, etc., to document and report to Management on critical issues.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and communicating in English, specifically with reading and writing procedures and reports.
• Must wear required safety personal protective equipment (eye protection, ear protection, safety shoes).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Technicians may be required to work overtime including weekends as needed.
• Willingness to work any shift as needed, as shift preferences are taken into consideration.
• Ability to climb, stand, and move around on stairs, ladders, and platforms.
• Ability to twist, turn, and bend.
• Ability to stand on concrete floors for an extended period of time.
• Strong technical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of computers.

Nice To Haves

• BS degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform conventional microbiology testing on raw materials and finished products.
• Conduct RO/DI water sampling.
• Perform Environmental Monitoring.
• Keep quality systems operating.
• Meet performance goals.
• Maintain the high level of quality that consumers expect from our products.
• Get involved, take charge of situations, and confront business-related problems.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and clean automated equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and data.

Benefits

• Ownership of your work from your first day
• The chance to influence the production and quality of our products
• Mentorship, coaching, training, and guidance
• A safe and diverse work environment
• Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level