Quality Control Technician - Weekend Day Shift

About the role

This intermediate-level Microbiology Lab Quality Control Technician role is responsible for bacterial retention testing of biopharmaceutical filtration membranes and devices, with a focus on maximizing safety, quality, and productivity. You will support intermediate-level testing operations through basic troubleshooting of set-ups and retention testing processes. A basic level of knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System is required.

Schedule: D Shift, Friday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.

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.
• Assist with execution of protocols, qualifications, and validations.
• Develop skills to independently perform Bacterial Retention Testing.
• Ensure a clean and orderly workspace.
• Proactively identify safety, quality, and productivity concerns.
• Actively report hazardous conditions or hazardous behaviors observed in the work center and the site.
• Perform basic-level troubleshooting and set-ups.
• Review and verify test and process data. Ensure accurate entry of data into the Laboratory Information Management System.
• Participate in sustainability efforts.

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 the duration of shift, up to 12 hours.
• Frequent lifting of 20–30 lbs; maximum lifting of 40–50 lbs.
• Bend and twist as needed.
• Grasp, manipulate, and handle objects consistently and regularly; fine motor skills are required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in any Life Science discipline.
• 2+ years of laboratory or cGMP manufacturing experience.
• Aseptic laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of EHS, ISO, cGMP, and other manufacturing regulatory requirements.
• Computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Reliable and self-motivated.
• Ability to read, follow, and understand test methods, operating procedures, and related documentation.

Pay

Pay range for this position: $19–$30 per hour. The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

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

For more information, visit the company’s benefits page.