Laboratory Technician IV - Microbiology

BioSpace; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Waco, Texas is seeking a candidate for microbiological testing in laboratory environments. The role entails performing microbiological and chemical testing for manufacturing processes, environmental monitoring, and supporting validations. The ideal candidate should possess at least an associate degree in science and two years of relevant laboratory experience, particularly in endotoxin and bio burden testing. Benefits include medical insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in laboratory testing.
• Experience with endotoxin and bio burden methodologies.
• Ability to follow cGMP and GLP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological and chemical testing according to specifications.
• Document results for environmental monitoring and product samples.
• Support validations and perform routine laboratory maintenance.
• Identify, collect and submit all LIMS required samples.
• Perform identification, growth promotion, and other general microbial testing requirements
• Perform the general cleaning/maintenance of laboratory equipment such as incubators, refrigerators as required per procedures
• Maintain the materials, reagents, and media inventory required in the MEC laboratory
• Comply with all training certifications as required by position requirements.

Skills

Microbiological testing

Chemical testing

Environmental monitoring

Membrane filtration

LIMS data entry

Education

Associate degree in Science

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Tools

RCS

Climet

LIMS

Job description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

Perform microbiological testing required for water used in the manufacturing process, raw materials, in process samples and final product following specifications. Perform microbiological and chemical testing such as bio burden, endotoxin, TOC, pH and conductivity to water samples used in the product manufacturing process and to the final product. Perform in process product testing such as bio burden, contamination check and endotoxin. Perform all the facilities and utilities environmental monitoring using Clemet, RCS, and surface sampling. Perform gowning sampling as part of routine program and for qualification/routine requirements. Perform other microbiological lab testing such as growth promotion and identification of microorganisms. Provide support in method transfer, equipment/instrument qualification and process validation. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), safety rules and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological/chemical testing following procedures, methods and specifications within the required time frame.
• Provide support in validations, special sampling, and during planned or unplanned reinstatements.
• Document the test results to all final products, environmental monitoring (EM), water samples following procedures.
• Identify, collect and submit all LIMS required samples.
• Perform identification, growth promotion, and other general microbial testing requirements
• Perform the general cleaning/maintenance of laboratory equipment such as incubators, refrigerators as required per procedures
• Maintain the materials, reagents, and media inventory required in the MEC laboratory
• Comply with all training certifications as required by position requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Science (major in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology or Medical Technology). Bachelor degree in Science (Microbiology) highly desirable.
• Minimum experience of two (2) years in the laboratory, specifically in the environmental monitoring (facility and during process). Experience in the following testing/methodology is required: endotoxin by Kinetic method (turbid metric/ chromogenic), bio burden (membrane filtration). Experience required with the following equipment (RCS, Climet).

Compensation & Benefits

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employer remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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