QC Laboratory Technician – Microbiology

Pharma Manufacturing SA; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharma Manufacturing SA in Illinois is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform microbiological testing across raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and environments. The role includes environmental monitoring (surfaces, air, particulates, personnel), critical systems monitoring (water, steam, compressed air, nitrogen), and preparing media and reagents.

You will operate pH meters, particle counters, SAS, and autoclaves, documenting results in LIMS and supporting investigations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or Biological Sciences.
• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of microbiology principles and aseptic techniques.
• Experience with LIMS.
• Strong technical writing, investigation, and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• Must not have allergies to penicillin, cephalosporins, related products, or minerals.
• Must be comfortable with required showers when leaving the facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological 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 laboratory equipment, including particle counters, pH meters, SAS, and autoclaves.
• Document test results accurately in LIMS.
• Support laboratory investigations, root cause analysis, impact assessments, and CAPA.
• Maintain compliance with SOPs, FDA requirements, cGMP, QSR, and data integrity standards.
• Work in Drug Delivery and Penicillin facilities as required.

Skills

Microbiology concepts

Aseptic techniques

LIMS experience

Technical writing

Root cause analysis

Lift 50 lbs

Weekend/holiday availability

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or Biological Sciences

Tools

LIMS

Autoclaves

pH meters

Particle counters

Job description

• Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday or Thursday-Monday

Responsibilities

Perform microbiological 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 laboratory equipment, including particle counters, pH meters, SAS, and autoclaves.

Document test results accurately in LIMS.

Support laboratory investigations, root cause analysis, impact assessments, and CAPA.

Maintain compliance with SOPs, FDA requirements, cGMP, QSR, and data integrity standards.

Work in Drug Delivery and Penicillin facilities as required.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or Biological Sciences.

Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience.

Knowledge of microbiology principles and aseptic techniques.

Experience with LIMS.

Strong technical writing, investigation, and root cause analysis skills.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Must not have allergies to penicillin, cephalosporins, related products, or minerals.

Must be comfortable with required showers when leaving the facility.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of GLP and cGMP requirements.

Experience in pharmaceutical aseptic processing.

• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control laboratories