Quality Control Tech 1

Phibro • Omaha, NE

4d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded, global organization with a rich history in animal health and nutrition as a manufacturer and marketer of medicated feed additives, vaccines, nutritional specialty products, and mineral nutrition. We strive to be a trusted partner with livestock producers, farmers, veterinarians, and consumers who raise or care for farm and companion animals by providing solutions to help them maintain and enhance the health of their animals. Phibro is a diversified company in manufacturing and marketing products for ethanol performance, microbials for plants, home and industrial applications, and specialty chemicals for various industrial markets. In addition to, Phibro’s revenues are in excess of $1 billion and are supported by over 2,400 employees worldwide. At Phibro, people are our greatest asset. We strive to develop a diverse workforce that fosters an environment where people feel supported in openly sharing their creativity and skills that allows them to be the most successful that they can be. If you are interested in working for Phibro and feel that you do not meet all qualifications, we encourage you to apply as you might be the right candidate for this role or other positions. The Quality Control Tech 1 is an integral part of our Quality Control team based out of our US - Omaha, NE - Vaccines site. Hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00 Position Details Quality Control Tech 1 executes critical microbiological quality control testing while performing quality assurance review and disposition activities for biologics. The role operates within a USDA‑licensed autogenous vaccine facility and partners closely with Production, Commercial Operations, Shipping/Receiving, and Diagnostics to ensure compliant, timely release or appropriate nonconformance handling of autogenous and licensed products.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelors in microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or related field; or Associate’s with 1–3 years of relevant lab/Quality Assurance experience.
• Experience: 1–3+ years in Quality Control microbiology or Quality Assurance in biologics/pharma, vaccines, or regulated manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience with non-conformance reports, deviations, and retest workflows, familiarity with certificate of analysis issuance, product disposition, and testing procedures.
• Technical Skills: Aseptic technique; environmental monitoring; purity testing and subculture; data review and documentation control. Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and quality management system (QMS) platforms.
• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, root cause analysis, critical thinking and problem solving, clear written/verbal communication, and cross‑functional collaboration under time constraints.
• Able to develop and maintain detailed records.
• Extremely high level of attention to detail and high standard of quality.
• Must be accurate, detail-oriented and thorough.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• High degree of time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and projects at once.
• Must be proficient using Email, phones, cell phones, and office equipment.
• Key Competencies Collaborative Communicating Effectively Delivering High Quality Work Demonstrating Initiative Following Policies and Procedures Managing Time Prioritizing and Organizing Work

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with USDA CVB processes and regulatory requirements applicable to autogenous vaccine production.
• Familiarity with corrective and preventative action, and effectiveness check processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological purity testing (initial and retest) per standard operating procedures, aseptic technique, and media controls; initiate and update non-conformance reports, coordinate retests, and communicate contaminant identification outcomes.
• Environmental monitoring : schedule/execute air plates by room, manage staggered testing across days, and annotate monitoring details on applicable forms.
• Media traceability & documentation : track media types/lots and associated purity tech/subculture tech records; maintain investigation files in Quality Control internal.

Benefits

• To learn more about Phibro Animal Health's competitive benefits package, please click here: Phibro Benefits.
• Phibro is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees