Onsite QC Microbiology Technician — 1st Shift

Cube Hub Inc.; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cube Hub Inc. is hiring a QC Laboratory Technician – Microbiology for a 12-month onsite role in Round Lake, IL. The position focuses on microbiology testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, with environmental and systems monitoring to ensure cGMP compliance.

The candidate will operate LIMS, perform media prep, and support investigations and CAPA. Weekend/holiday availability and relocation as needed are required for this urgent posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or Biological Science.
• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of Biology/Microbiology principles and aseptic techniques.
• Experience with LIMS.
• Strong technical writing and investigation/root-cause-analysis skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must not be allergic to Penicillin, Cephalosporin, related products, or minerals.
• Must be comfortable with required showers when leaving the facility.
• Must be available for weekend and holiday work.
• Preferred: GLP, pharmaceutical aseptic processing, and cGMP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbial testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and environmental samples.
• Conduct environmental monitoring including surface, air, particulate, and personnel monitoring.
• Perform critical systems monitoring for water, clean steam, compressed air, and nitrogen.
• Prepare laboratory media and reagents.
• Operate equipment such as particle counters, pH meters, SAS, and autoclaves and document results in LIMS.
• Support laboratory/nonconformance investigations, root cause analysis, impact assessments, and CAPA.
• Maintain compliance with SOPs, FDA, QSR, cGMP, and data-integrity requirements.
• Work in both Drug Delivery and Penicillin facilities as needed.

Skills

Laboratory experience

LIMS knowledge

Technical writing

Root-cause analysis

Equipment handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or Biological Science

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Cube Hub Inc. is hiring a QC Laboratory Technician – Microbiology for a 12-month onsite role in Round Lake, IL. The position focuses on microbiology testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, with environmental and systems monitoring to ensure cGMP compliance.

The candidate will operate LIMS, perform media prep, and support investigations and CAPA. Weekend/holiday availability and relocation as needed are required for this urgent posting.