Quality Control Technician

Job Title: Quality Control Technician I (Manufacturing/Quality) 1st Shift Location: Swiftwater, PA Duration: 12 Months NOTE: Local, 100% Onsite Education: Bachelors required, preference in Sciences/Biology Must-Have Experience with: lab work, microbiology, teamwork Work Experience: 4 years of academia at minimum, work/lab experience can be from within school Similar Job Title: Quality Control, Lab Technician Other: Entry-level, open to recent college graduates Eye exam will be performed at client Health Center within the first few weeks of starting. client Health Center can provide meningitis vaccine, flu vaccine and tetanus if the candidate does not already have them upon starting. They will be working around live vaccines so vaccines are required for this role. Description: This position supports the execution of routine testing in the Quality Control Microbiology laboratory while strictly adhering to site work instructions, Federal Regulations, cGMP, and policies and procedures. This position requires the individual to perform routine testing as scheduled to support production, method validation, and the stability program, and complete the required documentation. Job Responsibilities Knowledge of general Microbiological techniques including aseptic processing and culturing of both bacterial and viral isolates. Activities include assisting with maintaining safety and compliance of the laboratory work area; Performing cleaning of laboratories, equipment, and ancillary areas as required. Attending/Contributing to scheduled team meetings, department, and safety meetings. This position requires proficiency and understanding of the theory related to processes, assays, and equipment as well as the ability to identify issues/trends. Develop a working knowledge of appropriate compendia and/or regulatory guidance. Participation in various and assigned phases of Quality Control testing. Duties may include (but are not limited to): Visual Evaluation of vials, syringes, plates, bottles, and canisters. Setup and breakdown of equipment. Documentation, waste disposal, cleaning of laboratories, and all other activities as assigned. The candidate must pass an eye exam and receive vaccinations to be eligible for this position. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology or Biological Sciences with 1-2 years of experience. Prior Quality Control experiences are desirable. Knowledge of microbiological techniques and experience with tissue culture, sterility, or bioburden is preferred. Exceptional attention to detail and strong writing skills are crucial. The individual must be familiar with cGMP guidelines. The candidate must be able to work in a team environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr