QC Microbiology Technician

Spectraforce; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce is seeking a QC Microbiology Laboratory Associate for our Round Lake, IL facility. The role focuses on microbial testing and environmental monitoring across drug delivery and penicillin lines, with emphasis on data integrity and regulatory compliance.

You will prepare media, operate LIMS and instruments, and help maintain a safe, organized lab while supporting investigations and root-cause analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or biological science with minimum of 2 years experience in a laboratory setting.
• Must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or related products.
• Familiarity with FDA, QSR and cGMP regulations preferred.
• Proficient in LIMS and laboratory data recording.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microbial analyses on raw materials, in-process, and finished products.
• Perform routine facility environmental monitoring (surfaces, air, particulates).
• Prepare media and reagents used in the laboratory.
• Operate instruments (particle counters, pH meter, SAS) and record data in LIMS.
• Monitor inventory and stock supplies; order and receive items as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe lab area and perform housekeeping.
• Investigate nonconformances with data review and root-cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, FDA, QSR and cGMP requirements.
• Follow safety procedures and contribute to other lab tasks.
• Work in both Drug Delivery and Penicillin facilities as needed.

Skills

Microbiology basics

Aseptic technique

LIMS proficiency

Data review

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology or biological sciences

Tools

LIMS

pH meter

Autoclave

Particle counters

SAS

Job description

Work Location: Round Lake IL 60073

Assignment Duration: 12 months

Work Schedule: 1st Shift - 8AM to 5PM Wednesday to Sunday

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Position Summary: Primarily support QC Microbiology Laboratory operations at the manufacturing facility in Round Lake, IL. This position encompasses biological testing support for pharmaceutical products (biologics and drugs) through all stages of the manufacturing process including incoming raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products and includes facility environmental and critical systems microbiological monitoring.

Background & Context: Supports QC Microbiology Laboratory operations at our manufacturing facility in Round Lake, IL across Drug Delivery and Penicillin facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct microbial analyses on raw materials, in-process, and finished products, and samples collected from the environmental monitoring programs and manufacturing facility.
• Conduct routine facility environmental monitoring (i.e., surfaces, air, particulate and personnel monitoring) and critical systems monitoring (i.e., water, clean steam, process compressed air and nitrogen).
• Prepare media and reagents used within the laboratory.
• Use laboratory instrumentation (i.e., particle counters, pH meter, SAS, Autoclave) and computer systems (i.e., LIMS) to collect and record data.
• Monitor inventory of supplies, equipment, reagents and media. Order, receive and stock supplies as necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized laboratory area and perform regular laboratory housekeeping activities.
• Conduct and document laboratory and nonconformance investigations, including data review, root cause analysis, impact assessment, and development of appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company standard operating procedures, FDA, QSR and cGMP regulations.
• Follow, understand and comply with procedures and policies on cGMP’s and safety.
• Contribute to other laboratory tasks and projects as assigned.
• Will work in both Drug Delivery and Penicillin facilities as needed.

Qualification & Experience:

• Must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and minerals.
• Background knowledge in basic Biology and Microbiology principles including aseptic technique is required.
• Proficient in LIMS (laboratory information management systems).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, and in a timely fashion. Must be detail oriented, conscientious and have high reading comprehension skills.
• Knowledge of GLP and pharmaceutical aseptic processing cGMP requirements is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated technical writing skills and knowledge of structured root cause investigation methodologies, including DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivation, adaptability and a positive attitude in a highly dynamic environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when required.
• This is a first-shift Thursday-Monday position. Occasional off-shift and holiday work required.
• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or biological science with minimum of 2 years experience in a laboratory setting.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable):

• Showers will be required when leaving facility.
• Must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and minerals.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when required.
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