Quality Control Technician II - Micro

Endo•Saint Louis, MO

19h

About The Position

Provides technical support at an entry level. Will evaluate material and product quality by performing various procedures in the microbiology laboratory. This individual performs analysis on Raw Materials, Finished Products, Stability, water, and environmental monitoring samples using established analytical methods.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in science related field (Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology) or equivalent combination of education, experience, and competencies.
Experience in a cGMP environment is preferred.
Working knowledge of instrumentation preferred.
Informing, Customer Focus, Listening, Perseverance, Organizing, function/technical skills, Peer Relationships, Comfort around Higher Management

Nice To Haves

Use of analytical balance, pH Meter, TOC Analyzer
Performs purified & DI water testing as required by USP
Performs plant environmental monitoring
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
Substantial acquaintance with and understanding of application of basic principles, theories and concepts in Microbiology
Basic knowledge and understanding of aseptic technique
Use and/or Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards

Responsibilities

Follow good documentation practices for the accurate and timely documentation of all activities
Receive media, reagents and solutions into the laboratory
Run autoclave cycles routinely
Archive data and files per site procedures
Perform routine housekeeping and cleaning
Create samples in LIMS and send test results from LIMS to customers
Perform water testing for legacy Spec Gx sites
Perform product bioburden testing on incoming raw materials, swabs and finished products
Ability to perform gram stain and interpret data
Perform environmental monitoring in production
Perform microbial limits testing as per USP <61> & <62>
Perform endotoxin testing
Perform water sampling in various production areas
Follow site HSE Policies and perform GMP walkthroughs
Assist with establishing & maintaining safe work standards in the lab
Peer review and approve some levels of work
Receive and send packages from various MNK sites
Order supplies needed for daily activities