Quality Control Technician 2-Bacterial Retention 2nd Shift

About the role

This role is an Intermediate-level Microbiology Lab Quality Control Technician position within the MilliporeSigma organization. The role involves performing bacterial retention testing on biopharmaceutical filtration membranes and devices, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Test products 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 per GMP standards.
• Initiate and participate in Out of Specification (OOS) investigations.
• Absorb and develop skills to independently perform Bacterial Retention Testing.
• Proactively identify safety, quality, and productivity concerns.
• Actively report hazardous conditions or hazardous behaviors observed in the work center and the site.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and setup, review and verify test data with accurate LIMS entry, maintain a clean workspace, support sustainability efforts, and work under close supervision.

Requirements

• Basic level of knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of laboratory or cGMP manufacturing experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate’s degree in science discipline (preferred).
• 2+ years of laboratory or cGMP manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Aseptic laboratory experience (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of EHS, ISO, cGMP, and other manufacturing regulatory requirements (preferred).
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (preferred).
• Read, follow and understand test methods, operating procedures, and related documentation (preferred).

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Retirement contributions.
• Other perquisites.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $19 - $38 per hour. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors.

Schedule

This is a 2nd shift position, working from 4:30 PM to 12:30 AM.