Quality Control Technician

Title: Quality Control Technician (Bacteriology & Immunology)


Pay Rate: $21 hr.


Benefits include health, dental, and vision (following 60 days of employment)


Employment Type: Contract, 1 Year


Est. Start Date: 10/19/2026

Est. End Date: 10/17/2027

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7 AM - 3:30 PM (during training) then moving to 6AM-2:30PM


Location: Charles City, IA 50616

Job Code: JPC-12666

Tekberry is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Quality Control Technician (Bacteriology & Immunology)
to work on-site with our client, the world's largest producer of vaccines and medicine for pets and livestock. As a W2 employee you will have access to health benefits.


Responsibilities:


The Quality Control Technician performs routine laboratory testing of manufacturing and environmental samples in support of Quality Control. The role focuses on hands-on bacteriology and immunology testing, accurate documentation, and adherence to aseptic technique, cGMP requirements, safety practices, and site procedures.

This is a technician-level contractor position focused on following established procedures and completing routine laboratory activities. Training will be provided on site-specific methods, systems, and procedures.

• Perform routine bacteriology and immunology assays on manufacturing and related laboratory samples according to approved procedures.
• Handle microbiology cultures and samples using appropriate aseptic technique and contamination-control practices.
• Perform pipetting, serial dilutions, sample preparation, and other routine laboratory techniques accurately and consistently.
• Prepare media, reagents, and other materials needed for testing.
• Conduct media fill inspections and equipment monitoring activities as assigned.
• Maintain testing schedules and monitor reagent and material supplies.
• Complete laboratory records and other documentation accurately and on time in accordance with cGMP requirements.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, work areas, and facilities according to site procedures.
• Follow Quality Standards, policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Provide factual information and basic support for laboratory investigations, with escalation to qualified personnel when needed.
• Learn and use applicable QC software and site systems, including zLIMS and SAP, after training.
• Support routine laboratory activities and other duties within the scope of the position as assigned.

Required qualifications and skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant laboratory coursework, an associate degree in biology, microbiology, biotechnology, chemistry, or a related science, or equivalent hands-on laboratory experience is preferred.
• Basic understanding of aseptic technique and contamination control.
• Ability to perform accurate pipetting and serial dilutions.
• Familiarity with microbiology culture handling, media preparation, or routine laboratory testing is preferred.
• Ability to follow written procedures and complete detailed documentation accurately.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn laboratory and business systems.
• Ability to work safely in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and willingness to learn.

Preferred experience:

• Previous experience in a quality control, microbiology, bacteriology, immunology, pharmaceutical, animal health, food, or other regulated laboratory environment.
• Experience with cGMP documentation or laboratory information systems.
• Experience with immunology assays or microbiological testing methods.

Scope and level:


This role performs routine testing and laboratory support activities using established procedures. It does not require independent method development, advanced data analysis, extensive project leadership, or ownership of complex investigations.

We need hard-working, reliable employees.


Tekberry Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.


Tekberry, Inc is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).


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