Quality Control Tech 1

Phibro•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Bachelors in microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or related field; or Associate’s with 1–3 years of relevant lab/Quality Assurance 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.
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.
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.

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.