Virology QC Technician I – GMP Lab, 1st Shift (Contract)

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Swiftwater (Monroe County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. has an opening for a USA-Quality Control Technician I (Manufacturing/Quality) in Swiftwater, PA.

This is a 12-month contract focusing on routine and non-routine testing in the QC Virology PCU to ensure the safety, potency, and purity of biological products. The candidate should hold a Bachelor's in biological sciences with GMP lab experience, cell culture, aseptic technique, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• GMP laboratory experience and aseptic technique required.
• Experience with cell culture and virology techniques is highly desirable.
• Strong documentation and data integrity skills.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine testing in the QC Virology PCU to ensure product safety, potency, and purity.
• Carry out viral assays, analyze results, maintain data integrity, and ensure GMP compliance.
• Conduct cell culture, plaque assays, and other designated tests.
• Maintain lab equipment and inventory; ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Prepare documentation and participate in team and safety meetings.
• Interpret test results, identify deviations, and escalate issues.
• Attend training activities and collaborate in a team environment.

Skills

GMP laboratory experience

Cell culture

Aseptic technique

Pipette

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Tools

Lab electronic systems

Cell culture equipment

Job description

Immediate need for a talented USA-Quality Control Technician I (Manufacturing/Quality) 1st Shift. This is a 12 Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Swiftwater, PA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:26-24351

Pay Range: $20 - $26/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Description:-This position supports the execution of routine and non-routine testing in the QC Virology PCU to ensure the safety, potency, and purity of biological products in compliance with Federal Regulations, cGMP, and Client policies and procedures.
• This position requires the individual to compliantly perform viral assays as scheduled, analyze results, maintain data integrity and good documentation, and ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Perform general viral assays including cell culture, plaque assays, egg-based assays, etc. or other tests as assigned.
• Tests maintain cell cultures used in viral testing
• Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of functions within lab electronic systems
• Assist with maintaining safety and compliance of the laboratory, including cleaning laboratories, equipment, and ancillary areas and inventory of lab supplies
• Attend/Contribute to scheduled team, department, and safety meetings
• Participate in training activities
• Interpret test results, identify deviations, and escalate issues as needed
• Documentation, waste disposal, cleaning of laboratories, and all other activities as assigned.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Must have skills: Experience in a GMP laboratory, Cell culture (at least in school), Aseptic technique and Pipette
• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences such as microbiology, virology, biochemistry, or related field with a minimum of 1 year of experience
• Hands-on experience with cell culture, and virology techniques is highly desirable
• Familiarity with aseptic technique and biosafety procedures
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Computer literacy and ability to learn technical systems
• Strong attention to detail and documentation practices
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must receive required vaccinations to be eligible for this position
• Position will involve weekend and/or holiday work depending on testing needs
• A bachelor’s degree in biological science (microbiology, biology, or biochemistry) is required.
• We will take newly graduated students if they have experience from school labs but would prefer someone with at least a year of experience in a GMP lab.
• We need someone with cell culture experience (at least in school), familiar with aseptic technique, who can use a pipette and make dilutions.
• A flu and yellow fever vaccine and a vision test are required.

Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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