Quality Control Microbiologist Technician

Responsibilities 

Area of responsibility 1: [Perform micro enumeration testing per compendia and in-house methods.]

Main activities 

• Using proper aseptic technique, isolate colonies and perform gram stains and oxidase testing.
• Make dilutions, prepare samples, perform accurate plate counts; Purified water testing per USP, EP and other monographs; membrane filtration and coliform testing
• Environmental monitoring; collect and analyze air samples and contact plates
• Complete work by specified timeline accurately and according to cGMP.
• Perform method verifications and protocol testing 

Expected results: Results generated by analysts are accurate and precise and are documented and completed according to cGMP within the commitment timelines.

Area of responsibility 2: [Maintain the Microbiology Laboratory in a clean, compliant state.]

Main activities 

• Stock necessities, maintain inventory and order replacements of supplies as needed. 
• Clean as required; ensure the laboratory is always appropriate for microbiological testing.
• Remove micro waste in a safe, legal and environmentally responsible manner
• Perform growth promotion on media

Expected results: The QC Micro Lab is always in the best state for performance and compliance.

Area of responsibility 3: [Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained in a suitable calibrated state and appropriate for microbiological testing.]

Main activities 

• Perform calibrations of laboratory equipment as required per schedule.
• Maintain equipment in good operating condition by taking care of, cleaning, and storing the equipment appropriately.
• Ensure equipment is free from any possible cross contamination and biological growth through cleaning practices.

Expected results:  Laboratory equipment is maintained in a functioning calibrated state.

Area of responsibility 4: [Support investigations within Quality Control and cross-functional departments ]

Main activities 

• Communicate problems immediately to Quality Control Management and participate openly in all laboratory investigations.
• Communicate effectively with Production, Quality Assurance, and other departments as necessary on cross-functional assessments.
• Work with Production, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Assurance to streamline in-process testing.

Expected results:  Communication and cooperation across all departments is open and professional.

Area of responsibility 5: [Perform other related duties as specified by laboratory management. ]

Main activities 

• Perform data review when necessary. 
• Offer suggestions for process improvements
• Perform laboratory Standard Work, including cleaning/housekeeping, additional testing, training, etc.
• Assist Quality management with projects necessary to ensure quality of our products and testing.

Expected results: Analyst will exhibit flexibility, competence, professionalism and willingness to perform duties as needed.

Profile

Requirements (Diploma and experience)

• Associates degree in Chemistry, Biology or other health-related field, or demonstration of equivalent experience.
• 0-3 years experience operating in a Quality Control Lab.

Skills

• Biology background