QC Microbiology Technician (Entry Level)

Position Title: QC Microbiology Technician (Entry Level)
Work Location: Social Circle, GA 30025
Assignment Duration: 6 Months
Work Schedule: Swing Shift 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Work Arrangement: Onsite
 
Position Summary: Performs routine environmental monitoring, critical utilities sampling and microbiological assays on raw materials, in-process, and final products.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform sampling activities and microbiological assays requiring precise analytical skills and an understanding of microbiology principles under minimum supervision.
• Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation and computer systems (e.g., LIMS) to collect and record data; perform assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of biology and chemistry principles.
• Complete all testing, sampling, in a timely and appropriate manner adhering to aseptic practices.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, GLP, QSR, and cGMP regulations.
• Perform laboratory and safety audits as required.
• Maintain inventory and supplies necessary to conduct routine testing and sampling.
• Follow continuous improvement practices (5S, etc.).

 
Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, or Biological Science with Analytical Chemistry or Microbiology laboratory coursework, and 0–2 years’ experience.
• Proficient in wet and instrumental methods of analyses.
• Advanced laboratory skills and basic knowledge of statistical method.
• Strong technical problem solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, and in a timely fashion.
• Must communicate effectively (verbal and written) with supervisors and peers.
• Knowledge of most laboratory equipment including but not limited to autoclaves, incubators, analytical equipment
• Must be proficient in a variety of mathematical operations and calculations and be able to work with both the metric and US standards of measurement.
• Must be able to read and follow detailed written instructions and have good verbal/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.
• Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Microbiology: Environment monitoring, critical utility sampling, endotoxin testing, bioburden for raw materials and in process, process samples, microbial identification and final product sterility testing.

 
Supervision & Decision Authority:

• Works under minimum / general supervision.
• Follows SOPs to generate results and identifies when proper practices or procedures are not being followed.
• Refers non-routine issues and out-of-limit / specification results to a supervisor or higher-level analyst.
• Escalates excursions and complex issues per procedure.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $24.00/hr - $26.00/hr.