Night Shift QA Technician — Microbiology & Sanitation (6pm–6am)

Perrigo; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Total Rewards program

Forbes recognition

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Eau Claire, WI. The role involves environmental microbiological swabbing, data entry, and collaboration with third-party labs to maintain the Master Sanitation Program. Shift is 6:00 pm–6:10 am (2-2-3 schedule) with training on days.

Starting pay is $26/hour with a $2/hour shift differential after transitioning to nights. A 2-year degree or 5 years of related experience is required; a Bachelor's in Microbiology or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have 2-year degree or 5 years of related field experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and microbiological sampling.
• Working knowledge of cGMPs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and organizes swabs.
• Performs routine environmental swabbing facility-wide.
• Maintains documentation for swabbing analysis.
• Enters data into third-party lab portal and swabbing software.
• Performs sanitation-related QA lab tasks.
• Supports pest control program by logging findings and trends.
• Communicates with Operations and Facilities to address EMP deviations.
• Restocks supplies for swabbing activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Suite

Microbiology basics

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Education

2-year degree

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology/ Biology/ Food Science

Job description

Perrigo is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Eau Claire, WI. The role involves environmental microbiological swabbing, data entry, and collaboration with third-party labs to maintain the Master Sanitation Program. Shift is 6:00 pm–6:10 am (2-2-3 schedule) with training on days.

Starting pay is $26/hour with a $2/hour shift differential after transitioning to nights. A 2-year degree or 5 years of related experience is required; a Bachelor's in Microbiology or related field is preferred.