Quality Control Technician at Randstad Life Sciences

Indiana University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University in Swiftwater, PA seeks a Quality Control Technician to perform routine testing in the QC Microbiology laboratory, ensuring compliance with site work instructions, Federal Regulations, cGMP, and company policies.

You will support production and stability programs, document results, maintain cleanliness, and participate in safety meetings and team discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Microbiology or Biological Sciences.
• 3–5 years of laboratory experience in QC or microbiology.
• Familiarity with cGMP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of general Microbiological techniques including aseptic processing and culturing of both bacterial and viral isolates.
• Maintaining safety and compliance of the laboratory work area; cleaning of laboratories, equipment, and ancillary areas as required.
• Attending/scheduling team meetings, department, and safety meetings.

Skills

Microbiology techniques

cGMP compliance

Documentation accuracy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or Biological Sciences

Master's degree in Microbiology or Biological Sciences

Job description

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Title: Quality Control Technician
Location: Swiftwater, PA
Pay: $20-22.50/hr
Contract: 12+ months

Job Description

This position supports the execution of routine testing in the Quality Control Microbiology laboratory while strictly adhering to site work instructions, Federal Regulations, cGMP, and policies and procedures. This position requires the individual to perform routine testing as scheduled to support production, method validation as well as the stability program, and completing the required documentation.

Job Responsibilities

• Knowledge of general Microbiological techniques including aseptic processing and culturing of both bacterial and viral isolates.
• Activities include assisting with maintaining safety and compliance of the laboratory work area; Performing cleaning of laboratories, equipment, and ancillary areas as required;
• Attending/Contributing to scheduled team meetings, department, and safety meetings.
• This position requires proficiency and understanding of the theory related to processes, assays, and equipment as well as the ability to identify issues/trends.
• Develop a working knowledge of appropriate compendia and/or regulatory guidance.
• Participation in various and assigned phases of Quality Control testing.
• Duties may include (but are not limited to): Visual Evaluation of vials, syringes, plates, bottles, and canisters.
• Setup and breakdown of equipment.
• Documentation, waste disposal, cleaning of laboratories, and all other activities as assigned.
• The candidate must pass an eye exam and receive vaccinations to be eligible for this position.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Microbiology or Biological Sciences
• 3-5 years of experience
• Familiar with cGMP guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Will accept new graduates as long as they have microbiology class and lab experience
• Prior Quality Control experienceKnowledge of microbiological techniques and experience with tissue culture, sterility, or bioburden