QC Microbiologist II - 2nd Shift

Lifecore Biomedical Inc • Chaska, MN

6h • $62,000 - $70,000

About The Position

This full-time 2nd shift position offers incredible benefits, a four-day work week, competitive pay, and a company culture focused on development and growth which includes promotion opportunities. The QC Microbiologist II will ensure accurate, reproducible, and timely QC testing in support of manufacturing. In addition, this position will support development, validation, and stability studies on and as needed basis; participate in methods improvement within the laboratory.

Requirements

• BS in Microbiology or related life science
• 2-5 years of experience in lab applications
• GMP laboratory experience strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with one of the following: Sterility, Bioburden, endotoxin testing or environmental monitoring
• Established ability to identify and resolve technical problems
• Proven ability to work independently as well as function effectively as a team member
• Proven ability to maintain a high attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Identify and report OOT and OOS results as testing is in process.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and method failures.
• Perform testing on in-process products, final product, and raw materials for routine testing, validation testing, and stability testing.
• Communicate results through appropriate documentation and batch records, statistical analysis, and trending.
• Acquire and maintain cleanroom and going qualification. This entails maintaining proper hygiene and meeting physical challenges (balance, flexibility etc) that are involved in the gowning process.

Benefits

• Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus
• 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.
• Low cost dental and vision insurance
• Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid
• 3 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!)
• 9 paid company holidays plus 1-2 personal holidays
• 4 weeks of paid family leave after 1 year of employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k plan with company matching contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees