Microbiology Technician

Pharmaceutical Specialties Inc; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Leave

HSA/HRA

Day Care Assistance

401(k) with Profit-Sharing

Bonus opportunities

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Pharmaceutical Specialties Inc is seeking a Microbiology Lab Technician to conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products in a cGMP environment. You will support QC, QA, R&D, and Production as part of a team.

Responsibilities include bio-burden testing, validation assistance, water system monitoring, and accurate documentation. A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with lab experience is expected; starting wage noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Biology, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform bio-burden testing on purified water, ingredient, finished product, and environmental samples.
• Assist in validation activities.
• Assist with monitoring of the purified water system.
• Document work clearly and accurately; report results.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Good communication

Attention to detail

Excel & Word

Pipetting skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology/Biology

Associate’s Degree in Microbiology/Biology (with 2 years lab exp)

4 years laboratory experience preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Microbiology Lab Technician is responsible for conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis of pharmaceutical products, cosmetic products, and ingredients according to the current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and standard operating procedures. This position will provide support to the Quality Control Laboratory (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), Research and Development (R&D), and Production (manufacturing and packaging) departments; all working as part of a team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform bio-burden testing on, but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Purified Water
  
  
  • Ingredient
  
  
  • Finished Product
  
  
  • Environmental Samples
  
  
  
  


• Assist in validation activities.


• Assist with monitoring of the purified water system.


• Documents work in a clear and organized manner.
  
  
  
  • Accountable for the accuracy and validity of testing results.
  
  
  • Reports results.
  
  
  
  


• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory workstation.


• Monitor laboratory and immediately corrects housekeeping deficiencies.


• Maintain all media, lab equipment, and supplies required for routine lab operations.


• Follows safety rules and regulations.
  
  
  
  • Must be able to handle chemicals and microorganisms safely.
  
  
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Be self-motivated with ability to work independently with a strong sense of good judgement.


• Good communication skills and the ability to work with multiple departments.


• Exposure to cGMP is preferred.


• High degree of accuracy.


• Good working computer skills; knowledge of Excel and Word.


• Good working pipetting skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• This position requires no supervisory responsibility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The primary workstation is located in the Microbiology Laboratory or on occasion the production floor. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.

• While performing this job, it is necessary for the employee to have good manual dexterity and hand and eye coordination.


• This job requires that an employee must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time, bend over, reach arm’s length, kneel, crouch at various times, and lift up to 25 pounds.


• Must also have the ability to clearly see and focus on objects and color at close and far distances with good depth perception.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

USUAL WORKING HOURS

• Monday-Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm


• Capability to work limited extended hours if necessary, occasional Saturdays included.

TRAVEL

• No travel required for this position.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Biology, or closely related field.


• Associate’s Degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related field with 2 years of laboratory experience


• 4 years previous laboratory experience preferred

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Mathematical skills- Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.


• Language skills- Must have the ability to read and speak English fluently, interpret documents such as directions, instructions, safety rules, and procedure manuals in the English language. Must be able to record written information accurately.


• Reasoning ability- Must have the ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• This position is eligible for all full-time benefits including:
  
  
  
  • Health Insurance greatly subsidized by the company
  
  
  • Dental, Life, Paid Leave and Disability Insurance at no cost to employees
  
  
  • HSA, HRA, and Day Care Assistance Plans
  
  
  • 401(k) Retirement Plans with Profit-Sharing
  
  
  • Bonus opportunities
  
  
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  
  
  
  


• The starting wage for this position is $25.00 per hour

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