Microbiology Lab Technician I

Microbiology Lab Technician I

General Description: Growing personal care product company is expanding their Microbiology team! This position will include micro testing in a high-volume working environment for stability testing and quality assurance.

Job Duties:

• Handwrite receipt of incoming samples in appropriate laboratory logbook and Microbiological Raw Data Sheet.
• Conduct routine sampling to monitor microbiological quality and safety of the purified water system.
• Conduct environmental monitoring of the manufacturing area weekly.
• Perform weight verification of balances daily.
• Perform pH meter verification using pH buffer solutions daily.
• Record refrigerators and incubators temperature daily on temperature record forms.
• Dispose of all microbiological contaminant in biohazard bag, sterilize and discard in proper waste basket.
• Prepare microbiological media per the label directions and/or procedure.
• Maintain microbiological media, utilizing proper labeling, handling and storing at appropriate temperature.
• Retrieve and test samples of finished goods that are pulled by QC inspector directly from the packaging line for microbiological testing.
• Operate and use sterilizer, pipetting device, and microscope.
• Wash test glass wares two to three times per week.
• Perform weekly, monthly, bi-annually Microbiology Lab cleaning.
• Use company-approved personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for various tasks.
• Work in a safe manner always, complying with safety, health, environmental, food and drug regulations and company policies.
• Comply with Company SOPs and Policies.

Marginal Job Functions:

• Fill in for Microbiology Lab Tech II when needed.

Competencies:

• Adaptability
• Collaboration skills
• Communication proficiency
• Customer/client focus
• Ethical conduct
• Interpersonal skills
• Listening
• Organizational skills
• Personal effectiveness/credibility
• Problem solving/analysis
• Verbal expression
• Written expression

Qualifications & Skills Required to Perform Job Duties:

• Familiar with basic lab skills of aseptic techniques.
• Familiar with Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
• Good visual observation skills.
• Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Able to follow Standard Operation Procedures.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Physical Requirements to Perform Job Duties:

• Operate and use sterilizer, microscope, pipetting device.
• Ability to calibrate pH meter.
• Legible handwriting.
• Lift to 20 lbs. when needed to put box of stability products on cart.
• Bend, squat, kneel, turn, twist and stoop.
• Push rolling carts.
• Reach forward and overhead.
• Good eye/hand coordination
• Visual acuity skills to set up equipment, perform tests and examine product/raw materials.
• Manual dexterity skills to use testing equipment and perform analyses.
• Stand/remain upright up to 4 hours at a time.

Education and/or Experience Required to Perform Job Duties:

• Bachelor's degree in one of the sciences preferred.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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