Microbial Identification Lab Technician

Fagron Nederland BV; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, vision, and dental

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Fagron US in Wichita, KS is seeking a Microbial Identification Technician to ensure environmental monitoring activities are completed per SOPs and GMP/GDP standards. The role involves incubating samples, reporting results, identifying organisms, and supporting media fill work.

The candidate should have a Microbiology degree or 2+ years in a pharma lab, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lift 30 lbs. Proficiency in MS Word/Excel is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology or related field, or 2+ years pharma lab experience.
• Experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Process environmental monitoring samples and document per ALCOA.
• Read, interpret and report EM test results; perform growth promotion testing.
• Assist investigations and data evaluation of adverse events.
• Support audits with documentation and evidence of compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Good organizational skills

Ability to lift 30 pounds

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Microbiology or related field OR 2 years pharma lab experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About The Job

The Microbial Identification (MID) Technician is responsible for ensuring the activities required following environmental monitoring sample collection are completed per the respective standard operating procedures by following Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices. These activities include but are not limited to; sample incubation, sample result interpretation and reporting, environmental monitoring growth promotion qualifications, recovered organism identification, and media fill support.
The MID Technician will work in a fast paced, high workload environment, managing multiple projects that requires moderate manual labor (i.e. lifting, cleaning, transfer of totes containing media-filled units and/or
environmental monitoring samples).

Key Responsibilities:

• Environmental Monitoring Sample Processing:
  o Incubate samples collected ensuring the requirements are met and all documentation is performed following ALCOA principles.
  o Read, interpret, and report environmental monitoring test results.
  o Perform environmental monitoring growth promotion qualification testing.
  o Complete organism identification on recovered organisms from within the facility.
  o Support media fill activities.
• Reporting and Tracking of Adverse Events:
  o Report adverse events identified to department leadership.
  o Assist in the tracking and trending of EM data to identify repeat adverse events and any potential trends within the data.
  o Complete initiation of microbial identification laboratory investigations when adverse events are identified and assist in writing investigations as needed.
• Issue Resolution:
  o Complete data evaluation to determine if objective evidence exists for an identified adverse event that can be used to remediate the event.
  o Work collaboratively as a team to improve existing microbial identification laboratory processes and / or assist in the creation of new microbial identification laboratory standard operating procedures and training course plans.
  o Provide support for investigations.
• Support for Audits:
  o Support regulatory and customer audits by providing requested documentation and evidence of compliance.

Basic Qualifications

• Analytical skills for interpreting environmental data and identifying compliance issues.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data entry, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to lift at minimum 30 pounds.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and work collaboratively as a team.
• A degree in Microbiology or related field OR minimum of 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing company laboratory setting required.

What's on Offer?

Fagron offers its associates competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including a 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution; medical, vision and dental; health savings account (HSA); holiday/paid time off.

At Fagron, you’ll find plenty of chances to grow — both personally and professionally. We work in an open, dynamic environment where your ideas and talents can shine.

Ready For The Challenge?

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity makes us stronger, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome.
Fagron US 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; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law.