QC Microbiology Technician - Entry level

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

Job Title: QC Laboratory Technician – Microbiology

Contract: 12-month contract

Location: Onsite Roundlake IL

Pay Rate: $26/hr

Any valid visa status is accepted.

This is a 100% onsite position in Round Lake, IL. Non-local candidates must be willing to relocate immediately at their own expense if offered.

This is an urgent requirement, so candidates available to interview and start quickly are highly preferred.

Shift: 1st Shift, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday or Thursday–Monday; Saturday & Sunday availability required

Job Description

Work Type: 100% Onsite

Shift: 1st Shift, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday or Thursday–Monday; Saturday & Sunday availability required

Holiday Work: Required

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Quality Control

Job Summary

Support QC Microbiology Laboratory operations at the manufacturing facility. Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished pharmaceutical products, along with environmental and critical systems monitoring.

Key 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.

Must-Haves

• 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.