Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Aequor; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in biotechnology is seeking a Scientific Quality Control Analyst I to join their team in Fort Worth. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to quality control processes in a dynamic laboratory environment. You will ensure compliance with safety standards, develop testing methods, and train fellow analysts. The position involves hands-on work with laboratory equipment and requires a strong foundation in biology or microbiology. If you're passionate about science and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring 6 months to 1 year of experience in quality control.
• Degree in Biology or Microbiology is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure lab cleanliness and safety, develop new testing methods.
• Train analysts and perform visual inspections of products.
• Write technical reports and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Laboratory Safety Standards

Analytical Skills

Technical Writing

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Biology

Degree in Microbiology

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Data Analysis Software

Job description

This range is provided by Aequor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $21.00/hr

Client is seeking candidates local to Texas, USA only. Non-local candidates are not eligible.

Job Title: Scientific Quality Control Analyst I

Contractor Work Location: Fort Worth, TX 76134 - onsite role

Duration: 9 months contract

Interviews: 2

Request id# 4356-1

Job Description:

• Years of experience required: 6 months - 1 year
• Degree: Biology or Microbiology

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
• Develop and qualify new testing methods.
• Train other analysts to perform laboratory procedures and assays.
• Perform visual inspections of finished products.
• Participate in internal assessments and audits as required.
• Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Evaluate new technologies and methods to make recommendations regarding their use.
• Serve as a technical liaison between quality control and other departments, vendors, or contractors.
• Coordinate testing with contract laboratories and vendors.
• Write technical reports or documentation such as deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses.
• Write or revise standard quality control operating procedures.
• Supply quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions.
• Receive and inspect raw materials.
• Review data from contract laboratories to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare or review required method transfer documentation including technical transfer protocols or reports.
• Perform validations or transfers of analytical methods in accordance with applicable policies or guidelines.
• Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols.
• Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
• Identify quality problems and recommend solutions.
• Evaluate analytical methods and procedures to determine how they might be improved.
• Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.
• Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
• Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses.
• Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Science and Research

Industries

Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing