Microbiology Technician (Contract)

Job Summary Microbiology Technician is responsible for Environmental Monitoring (EM) and Personnel Monitoring for pharmaceutical cleanrooms and the associated spaces including general microbiology laboratory responsibilities. The Environmental Monitoring (EM) technician ensures strict adherence to all cGMP/GMP policies and standard operating procedures and communicates effectively with other departments. The position requires working independently, but also under the supervision of the QC Microbiology management. This is a contract-to-hire position. As a contract employee, you will not be eligible for company benefits until you are converted to a full‑time, regular employee. Essential Job Functions Collects routine daily, weekly, and monthly EM samples in pharmaceutical cleanrooms. Sample types include air viable, surface viable, and air non‑viable monitoring. Collects compressed gas samples to ensure they are free of microbial and chemical contamination. Ensures aseptic technique is always adhered to during performance of work. Clearly documents sample collection activities according to cGMP/GMP procedures. Performs assigned sampling tasks carefully and on schedule according to standard operating procedure and supervisor instruction. Incubates all EM samples according to standard operating procedure. Reads and records EM sample results according to standard operating procedures. Notifies supervisor in a timely manner of any Alert or Action Level excursions. Participates in company‑sponsored training. Maintains productive work ethic. Responsible for the performance of quality items (i.e. – DARs, CAPAs, MOCs, etc.) ensuring completion within the applicable due dates. Responsible for the performance (if/when applicable), review and approval of laboratory investigations. Performs Environmental Monitoring process qualification sampling. Ensures safe working environment and compliance with OSHA, EHS, Quality, and cGMP procedures and policies within the QC functional area. Adaptability required as work schedule may change based on business needs. Criminal background check required. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Experience B.S. degree in a scientific/technical discipline. 1+ years of relevant industry experience in laboratory or clean‑room environment. Ability to thrive in a quickly changing, CDMO environment where flexibility and teamwork is essential. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment Frequently required to work in a BSL 2 environment with personal protective equipment/aseptic gowning. Regularly required to work around large machinery and typical utilities seen in pharmaceutical facilities. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; hazardous waste; and risk of electrical shock. Occasionally exposed to extremely loud noise levels. Spending time on the floor during activity execution (maintenance, construction, commissioning and qualification) is required. Movement Frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Lifting Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision Frequently utilize close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Communication Frequently required to communicate by talking, hearing, using telephone and e‑mail. Benefits Paid vacation days, amount based on tenure. Paid sick time. 10 observed holidays + 2 floating holiday + 1 volunteer day. 401(k) plan with company match up to 6% of salary, vested immediately. Share Appreciation Rights. Choice of several healthcare plans. FSA and HSA programs. Dental & vision care. Employer‑paid basic term life/personal accident insurance. Voluntary disability, universal life/personal accident insurance. Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. Additional Details Nothing in the job description for this role restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This position requires a criminal background check. Genezen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Genezen participates in EVerify. Genezen is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States; however, we are not able to sponsor visas. #J-18808-Ljbffr Genezen