What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microbiologist position at VARITE INC?
VARITE is looking for a qualified Quality Control Technician III in Athens, GA.
WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?
A global, research-driven pharmaceutical company that focuses on developing innovative medicines in areas such as human pharmaceuticals, animal health, and biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing.
WHAT WE DO?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850 global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
Job Title: Quality Control Technician III
Location: Athens, GA
Contract Duration: 11 months
Pay Rate Range: $22.00 - $23.57/hr on W2
HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Duties:
- 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
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree with a degree focused in Microbiology is preferred.
- Associate's degree or pursuing a relevant degree with applicable microbiological experience considered.
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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Salary : $22 - $24