Quality Control Technician III

Normal 9 am – 5 pm, no shift work

Performs operations necessary for quality testing.

Performs generally supervised, routine tasks, following SOPs, which may include: environmental monitoring testing, water testing, simple routine testing of in-process and final products in accordance with GMP.

• Collect environmental monitoring samples (both viable and non-viable air and surface) in manufacturing aseptic processing areas
• Environmental monitoring plate reads
• Conduct contaminant identification.
• Assist with protocol testing as needed
• Prepping and maintenance of supplies and environmental monitoring equipment.
• Utilize standard operating procedures to conduct environmental monitoring activities.
• Use data management systems to enter and track results.
• Demonstrate a visible & tangible commitment to HSE.

In addition to the above, other assigned duties & projects deemed appropriate within the position scope.

Able to operate assigned lab equipment.

May order supplies needed in the labs.

May assist in preparation of media, washing of glassware and operation of autoclave.

Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor and other experienced operators.

Experience: 1 to 2 years

• Experience with enumeration of bacterial colonies on agar plates
• Experience with gram stain techniques
• Experience with aseptic techniques, clean room operations, or microbial control.
• Ability to meet standards for aseptic gowning qualification
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including flexibility, collaboration and ability to work in a team environment.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft business office applications
• Experience with LIMS systems

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• Bachelor’s Degree with a degree focused in Microbiology is preferred.
• Associate's degree or pursuing a relevant degree with applicable microbiological experience considered.