Microbiology Technician: GMP Lab & Environmental Monitoring

Xttrium Laboratories Inc; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Xttrium Laboratories is seeking a Microbiology Technician to perform routine environmental monitoring, water sampling, and culture-based testing to support manufacturing and quality programs.

The candidate should have a degree in a life science and 1–3 years of microbiology lab experience, with knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements. This role emphasizes accurate documentation, sample handling, and adherence to aseptic techniques.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related Life Science discipline.
• 1-3 years of microbiology laboratory experience in a regulated environment preferred.
• Knowledge of microbiological testing techniques and aseptic practices.
• Understanding of cGMP, FDA, ISO, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine environmental monitoring, water sampling and testing, post-cleaning surveillance sampling, and media qualification in accordance with approved procedures.
• Prepare, label, transport, process, review, and document microbiological samples accurately and within required timelines.
• Perform microbial enumeration and culture-based microbiological testing techniques.
• Coordinate microbial isolate shipments to contract laboratories for identification, as required.
• Maintain laboratory readiness through equipment maintenance, inventory control, supply management, housekeeping, and work area organization.
• Complete GMP documentation, data entry, and record reviews accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, GDP, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.

Skills

Microbiology sampling

Testing techniques

Documentation practices

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Microbiology/Biology/Biochemistry/Chemistry

Job description

Xttrium Laboratories is seeking a Microbiology Technician to perform routine environmental monitoring, water sampling, and culture-based testing to support manufacturing and quality programs.

The candidate should have a degree in a life science and 1–3 years of microbiology lab experience, with knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements. This role emphasizes accurate documentation, sample handling, and adherence to aseptic techniques.