Quality Control Technician II (B Shift 1pm-9pm)

Merck Gruppe; Jaffrey (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the scientific field as a Microbiology Lab Quality Control Technician. In this role, you will facilitate biopharmaceutical filtration membrane testing, ensuring safety and compliance with quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to work with innovative technologies in a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to significant advancements in Healthcare and Life Sciences.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of laboratory or cGMP manufacturing experience.
• Basic knowledge of EHS, ISO, cGMP, and other manufacturing regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Preparing media, sterilizing equipment, and assembling test devices.
• Supporting quality lab operations including basic testing and documentation.
• Identifying safety, quality, and productivity concerns.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Safety awareness

Basic troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Life Science discipline

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

We are seeking an Intermediate-level Microbiology Lab Quality Control Technician to support biopharmaceutical filtration membrane testing. This role involves preparing media, sterilizing equipment, and assembling test devices, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and productivity. The technician will also assist with intermediate-level testing operations, including basic troubleshooting of set-ups and retention testing processes, and should possess a basic understanding of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This is a B shift position with the hours of 4:30 PM-12:30AM. Duties include:

• Making medias, sterilizing equipment, preparing test devices safely and in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, Quality and Safety Specifications and GMP standards.
• Safely set up and operate quality lab test equipment and monitor required inputs and outputs.
• Support quality lab operations and projects under the supervision of senior technicians.
• Accurately complete documentation in compliance with GMP standards, assist with executing protocols, qualifications, and validations, initiate and participate in Out of Specification (OOS) investigations, and develop the skills necessary to independently perform Media Preparation tasks.
• Ensure a clean and orderly workspace.
• Proactive identification of safety, quality, and productivity concerns. Actively report hazardous conditions or hazardous behaviors observed in the work center and the site.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and equipment set-ups, review and verify process data for accuracy, ensure proper data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and support sustainability initiatives while working under close supervision.

Physical requirements

• Exposure to machinery and equipment, chemical reagents, biological materials at Biosafety Levels 1 and 2, in a laboratory environment.
• 100% Standing and/or sitting for duration of shift, up to 12 hours.
• Frequent lifting of 20 - 30 lbs. necessary/Max lifting – 40 to 50 lbs.
• Bend and twist as needed.
• Grasp, manipulate and handle objects consistently and regularly, Fine motor skills are required.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years of laboratory or cGMP manufacturing experience.
• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Life Science discipline.
• 2+ years of laboratory or cGMP manufacturing experience.
• Aseptic laboratory experience.
• Basic knowledge of EHS, ISO, cGMP, and other manufacturing regulatory requirements.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Reliable and self-motivated.
• Read, follow and understand test methods, operating procedures, and related documentation.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!