Microbiology Lab Technician I​

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The purpose of the Microbiology Lab Tech I role is to conduct analytical testing on commercial, stability and non-routine samples.
• They are responsible for ensuring that all testing is carried out in accordance with cGMP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary Commitment to patient safety and product Quality.
• Understands and comply with all the regulations governing the quality systems.
• Delivery of key Quality and Performance Objectives.
• Ensure that you are in compliance with all mandatory training requirements.
• Your responsibilities will include, raw material, in process and finished product testing.
• Complete documentation associated with analytical testing in a timely manner.
• Ensure all analytical testing is carried out as defined in the Quality System.
• Provide analytical support to process validations.
• Participate in Regulatory, Internal and Vendor audit programs as required.
• Provide training, technical guidance / trouble shooting to junior laboratory staff.
• Review of Laboratory results and documentation.
• Perform and assist with additional duties as may be directed by the QC supervisor.

Quality Systems Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

Education:

• AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline.
• A degree in a non-science category can be considered.

3 Top Lab Skills:

• Some Endotoxin testing experience.
• Bioburden testing experience.
• Familiarity with Graduated cylinder, tinsnips, scissors, taking measurements.

Additional Skills Required:

• Must be willing to learn.
• Must have superior attention to detail.

Work Environment:

• There are approximately 18 people in department.
• Half the team may be working in lab on any given day.
• This is an office + lab environment.