Environmental Monitoring Technician (3rd shift)

Baxter Pharmaceutical Solutions, LLC; Indiana, Bloomington (PA, IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Microbiology Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of sterile injectable products. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to work independently in a dynamic laboratory environment, performing essential tasks such as sampling and data management. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence and continuous improvement, contributing to life-changing medicines that impact patients worldwide. If you are eager to develop your skills and make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical & Dental Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite Workout Facility

Cafeteria

Credit Union

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a high school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine sampling and document samples in the microbiology lab.
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain data integrity.

Skills

Microbiology

Aseptic Technique

Data Entry

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines - which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra?Because we:

Make it HAPPEN - We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER - We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams-so we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT - We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence,fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.

Make it COUNT - We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make - taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

The Microbiology Technician is an entry-level position in the Microbiology lab. This position works independently to perform routine sampling and process samples in support of the Microbiology department. This position reports to a Microbiology Supervisor.

The third shift is Sunday through Thursday 10:00pm to 6:30am.

The responsibilities:

• Samples controlled environments per the sampling Master Plan utilizing aseptic technique.


• Documents and processes samples in a Laboratory environment.


• Performs real time risk assessments of the manufacturing areas and process.


• Accurately distinguishes and counts microbial recoveries (mold and bacteria)


• Enters data into Laboratory Information Management System.


• Maintains data integrity and ensures compliance with company standard operating procedures (SOP's) and worldwide regulatory requirements


• Will be required to recognize non-conformances.

Desired qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.


• Prior experience preferred.


• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, Trackwise, LIMS etc.)


• Must be able to communicate well.

Physical / Safety Requirements:

• Must be able to gown qualify for Grade A/B area.


• The position sometimes requires extended periods of standing.


• Must be able to wear applicable Personal Protective Equipment.


• Duties may require overtime work, including nights, holidays, and weekends


• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office and laboratory equipment is required


• Must be able to lift 20 lbs


• Must be able to qualify for 20/25 corrected vision and pass color blindness test.

In return, you'll be eligible for[1]:

• Day One Benefits
  
  
  
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  
  
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  
  
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  
  
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    
    
    
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    
    
    • Child Life Insurance
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  
  
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  
  
  • Time Off Program
    
    
    
    • Paid Holidays
    
    
    • Paid Time Off
    
    
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  
  
  • Education Assistance Program
  
  
  • Employee Assistance Program
  
  
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  
  
  • Employee Ownership Plan
  
  
  
  


• Additional Benefits
  
  
  
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    
    
    
    • Vision Coverage
    
    
    • Accident
    
    
    • Critical Illness
    
    
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    
    
    • Identity Theft Protection
    
    
    • Legal and more
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    
    
    
    • Workout Facility
    
    
    • Cafeteria
    
    
    • Credit Union
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/25

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

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