QC Lab technician II - 1st Shift

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.; Chaska, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Benefits start first of month

3 weeks PTO in first year

401k with company match

Job summary

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. is seeking a QC Lab Technician II to support the QC lab in manufacturing, development, validation, and stability studies. You will perform routine lab support activities and assist with EM and PM programs to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.

Shift options include Monday-Thursday 6:00am–3:30pm and Friday 6:00am–10:00am, with starting pay of $25.00/hour. Lifecore offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of production or quality control GMP experience.
• Environmental monitoring, cleanroom or gowning experience.
• Basic understanding of biological technology and methodology.
• Ability to qualify to ISO 5/6 gowning standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform EM, PM, and Non-viable (NV) sample collection as determined by production schedules.
• Perform water collection to support testing needs.
• Work with QC Microbiology leadership and Sterility Assurance to ensure the EM/PM program is effective, efficient and compliant.
• Assess EM/PM plates for growth; perform lab support tasks such as ordering and sample management.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Cleanroom experience

Gowning experience

Biological technology basics

ISO gowning standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

It's not what we make. It's what we make possible and the possibilities at Lifecore are endless!

This full-time position offers incredible benefits, a four-day work week, competitive pay, and a company culture focused on development and growth which includes promotion opportunities.

As a QC Lab Technician II, you will assist in ensuring the QC lab functions smoothly in support of manufacturing, development, validation, and stability studies by performing routine lab support activities. You will support environmental monitoring (EM), personnel monitoring (PM), and gowning programs to ensure they are conducted in accordance with internal and external requirements in support of manufacturing.

During your shift, you will havethe opportunity to:

• Perform EM, PM, and Non-viable (NV) sample collection as determined by production schedules.
• Perform water collection to support testing needs.
• Work with QC Microbiology leadership and Sterility Assurance to ensure the company's EM/PM program is effective, efficient and compliant with internal and external requirements.
• Assess EM/PM plates for growth Perform laboratory support tasks such as ordering and sample management

To qualify as a QC Lab Technician II, you'll need the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-5 years of production or quality control GMP experience
• Environmental monitoring, cleanroom or gowning experience
• Basic understanding of biological technology and methodology
• Ability to qualify to ISO 5/6 gowning standards

Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 3:30pm and Friday, 6:00am - 10:00am

Starting pay: $25.00/hour

Lifecore offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:

• Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus
• Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full time employee:
  • 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.
  • Low cost dental and vision insurance
  • Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid
  • 3 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!)
  • 9 paid company holidays plus 2 personal holidays
  • Paid family leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k plan with company matching contribution

Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFCR ) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories.