Microbiology Lab Technician

Airswift; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

3% 401k matching

Job summary

Airswift has been tasked by a major client to fill a Microbiology Lab Technician role in Birmingham, AL on an initial six-month contract. The position is a W2 contract with potential extension and includes health, dental, and vision benefits plus a 3% matching 401(k).

Responsibilities include environmental monitoring, utilities testing, microorganism identification, GMP/GLP compliance, data entry into MIMS, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biological sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year experience in clinical, academic, or industrial/pharmaceutical microbiology labs.
• Experience in microbiological assays and testing.
• Proficiency in GLPs and GMPs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with microorganisms and hot liquids.
• Ability to use a respirator.

Responsibilities

• Environmental monitoring using air sampling and swab methods; trend data and identify anomalies.
• Test utilities: water, clean steam, water for injection for microbial counts and endotoxins.
• Identify microorganisms using classical microbiology techniques.
• Validate tests: biological indicator recovery, bioburden, endotoxin testing.
• Enter data into MIMS and maintain GMP documentation.
• Follow safety, health, and environmental policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

GLP/GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related field

Tools

MIMS

Excel

Job description

Airswift has been tasked by one of our major clients to find a Microbiology Lab Technician to work for initially Six Months contract in Birmingham, AL.

• Work Schedule: 5/40 Job Type: W2 contract (One Year with possibility for extension) Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 3% matching 401k

Principal Accountabilities

• Environmental Monitoring - Monitoring of Classified Areas using a) active/passive air sampling methods and RODAC/swab surface sampling methods for the detection of bacteria and fungi; and b) CliMet air sampling methods for the detection of Total Particulates; trending of this data to detect anomalies, and characterize the transient and resident microflora.
• Utilities –Testing of a) city water for total microbial count and the absence of enteric organisms; b) pre-treat water, clean steam and Water for Injection for total microbial count and presence of endotoxins; and c) nitrogen and process air for total microbial count and total particulates.
• Utilizes classical microbiological methods for the identification of microorganisms.
• Perform validation activities such as biological indictor recovery, bioburden rinse/swab, endotoxin rinse and endotoxin challenge vial testing.
• Data analysis and entry into software systems such as Microbiology Information Management Systems (MIMS).
• GMP Documentation – Document test results and conclusions in a GMP manner. Ensure test forms are complete before submission for approval.
• Performs responsibilities in compliance with Evonik quality systems.
• Adheres to all company safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and directives.
• Conducts all laboratory activities in a safe manner by use of MSDS to establish chemical hazards, observes the appropriate laboratory procedures and reports all incidents that could threaten the safety of laboratory personnel

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biological sciences, or related field of study
• Minimum 1 yr. experience in a clinical, academic, or industrial/pharmaceutical microbiology laboratories.
• Experience in microbiological assays and testing.
• Desired experience in environmental monitoring and trending.
• Desired experience in the testing of utilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Excellent computer skills including experience with spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to use a respirator.
• Ability to work with microorganisms and hot liquids.