About us: Kdc/one is currently hiring at our Columbus, Ohio facility. As part of the kdc/one network, we are the leading best-in-class producer of beauty and personal care products! Our Columbus facility is accessible with an easy commute located on RT. 161/Beech Rd. in New Albany. We offer excellent opportunities with competitive wages from entry level, semi and skilled trade positions. We have opportunities for advancement at all of our sites and are excited to have you join the kdc/one Team! General Information: This position is responsible for conducting routine testing of samples for the analytical laboratory, identifying pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, reporting data and investigating out-of-spec results. The position will conduct routine testing and monitoring of USP water systems and clean suite, generate departmental standard operating procedures (SOP) and work instructions (WI) and run quality assays. Hours:12pm-8pm What are we looking for? BS in microbiology/chemistry or related sciences knowledgeExperience with current practices and procedures used in microbiological and analytical laboratorySAP experience strongly preferred. Strong English communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, and organizational skills. Benefits Include: Competitive Wages/Salary Health/Vision/Dental/401k/bonus potential! 11 Paid Holidays(no wait time for holiday pay!!) Paid Vacation Days Immediate openings This position is responsible for: Provide an intermediate level of microbiological support for raw materials, in-process, finished product testing and basic method development/validation.Provide support for ongoing microbial testing of USP water system.Provide support for release testing of media and organisms for use in the lab.Provide support for environmental monitoring programs.Perform data generation/trending and calibration procedures.Maintain accurate records per cGMP.Provide input for writing and revising laboratory guidelines and SOPs.Apply skills in scientific techniques and principles, problem solving, organization of work and cost savings.Comply with procedural guidelines, laboratory procedures and safety procedures.Provide guidance and training to laboratory employees.Other duties as assigned.