Microbiology Technician

Title: QC Lab Technician /Microbiology Technician

Location: Kingstree , SC 29556

Duration: 06 months

Shift: 12-hour Rotation

Job Description:

Provides direct support to internal customers and indirect support to external customers by managing key aspects of the fermentation process. This includes preparing cultures and inoculums, monitoring critical parameters, and ensuring all tasks are performed under sterile conditions.

The successful candidate must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift.**

Areas of Accountability/Responsibility

• Must follow all Standard Operating Procedures, Job Safety Analyses, and Work Instructions as written.
• Performs sampling on production tanks and analytical testing as required to maintain optimum conditions and productivity.
• Performs material handling by weighing and dispensing raw materials for lab preparations.
• Detect and identify microbial contamination using microscopic examinations, enrichment capabilities, and testing procedures.
• Effectively communicate contamination findings to Quality Control management.
• Operates and monitors equipment and processes to produce quality production cultures and inoculums.
• Operates and monitors equipment and processes to produce quality data for the control of upstream fermentation vessels.
• The planning, organization, and sharing of the workload, as well as the knowledge that is critical to department operation, with all team members is essential to the success of the company and thus an absolute requirement for all staff members.
• Actively participates in shift changeover.
• Ensure consistent operational coverage, including working overtime or adjusted shifts to accommodate colleagues PTO or sick leave.
• Promote an inclusive, cooperative team environment through professional, diplomatic communication and actions.
• Support company strategic initiatives such as 5S, Safe Start, DICI & Kaizen events.
• Accurately record and report data.
• Maintains Good Documentation Practices as per cGMP.
• Performs tasks and analyses according to standard operating procedures and note any deviations from procedure.
• Maintains lab reagents and consumables inventory.
• Demonstrates ability to use appropriate tools and skills to complete assigned tasks.
• Report any quality deviations or non-conformances when observed.
• Support routine Quality talks/briefings with staff to raise Quality awareness.
• Collaborate with other lab technicians to achieve goals and objectives.
• Displays initiative within the group.
• Must show ability to analyze information.
• Independently communicates technical information to senior personnel.
• Executes other duties as assigned by management .

Top 3 skills:

• Computer Literacy, Exp in a GLP Laboratory Setting/Lab, Attention to Detail, able to work independently.
• (PLUS)- microscope proficiency and micro lab experience.
• MUST be able to lift and carry 50lbs.

Education:

A.S. or B.S. degree in a scientific field preferred