Microbiologist I

  Job Title: Laboratory Technician (Microbiologist) 

Department: Quality Control 

Reports to: Supervisor, Quality Control 

Job Type: Full Time 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt  

Location: Morton Grove, IL 

Travel: No  

Summary: 

The laboratory technician position encompasses a wide variety of both bench level testing responsibilities and non-testing, administrative responsibilities as outlined below.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include the following: 

· Understands regulatory standards and requirements and performs all activities within their confines. 

· Conduct assignments as assigned by QC/Micro Laboratory Management in a compliant and efficient manner. Collect and test daily water samples, collect environmental monitoring samples, collect swab or other samples as required. 

· Accurately documents activities, rigorously adhering to cGMP/GLP and all company standards. 

· Strictly adheres to all approved methodologies without deviation. 

· Prepares various QC or Micro solutions, reagent and sample solutions using proper documentation practices. 

· Accurately clean and dry soiled laboratory glassware in a diligent, expeditious manner. 

· Cleaning of Micro lab hoods, surfaces, incubators, refrigerators according to procedures as required. 

· Destroy samples (routine and/or on a scheduled basis) upon testing completion. 

· Autoclaving hard goods and liquid media  

· Provides assistance with waste management activities in QC and micro. 

· Assist in receiving incoming samples to be tested by the Micro Laboratory. 

· Deliver QC/Micro documentation to the Batch Release department. 

· Responsible for maintaining the personal work area appearance and any other areas as defined by Laboratory Management. 

· Handle samples and documentation when samples are sent out for testing. 

· Perform other tasks as requested by supervision. 

Supervision: 

· Works under direct supervision and generally performs functions that do not require exercising independent judgment. 

· May work with a mentor (trainer) as they learn the techniques and procedures of the position. 

Qualifications: 

· Minimum 2 year degree plus a minimum of five years of relevant laboratory experience 

· Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred. 

· Must be familiar with general QC operations and have general knowledge related to handling of materials in the laboratory. 

· Good verbal and written communication skills. 

· Familiar with cGMP and GLP requirements. 

· Ability to multitask is critical to the performance of this position.
  

Physical Demands: 

· While performing the duties of the job the employee is frequently required to stand and bend. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms as well as being able to lift up to 25 pounds. 

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The support and promotion of the company Compliance Program (Standards of Ethics & Conduct) is an essential element of the performance standards and will be used in the overall performance ratings. 

NOTE: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.