Microbiology Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Microbiologist Technician to support one of our clients in Lexington, KY. This individual will play a key role in supporting microbiology laboratory operations through testing, environmental monitoring, quality system compliance, and laboratory maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on laboratory experience, strong documentation skills, and a solid understanding of quality control processes within a regulated environment.

This individual will work closely with Quality Assurance and laboratory teams to ensure compliance with GLP/cGMP standards while supporting testing of raw materials and finished products, microbial investigations, equipment monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine microbiological testing on raw materials and finished products

• Support administration of the environmental monitoring program

• Participate in investigations related to microbial data deviations

• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and testing methods

• Support equipment validation, qualification, calibration, and preventive maintenance activities

• Maintain laboratory records, data archives, and sample inventories

• Document laboratory activities in compliance with GLP/cGMP requirements

• Manage and document changes through quality systems and change control processes

• Compile and trend microbiological data

• Support quality audits and quality management system activities

• Assist with stability studies and product performance evaluations

• Order laboratory supplies and chemicals as needed

• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, safety, and compliance standards

• Identify and address potential safety and quality risks

Follow all company safety procedures and regulatory requirements

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Skills and Requirements

Must-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific field (or equivalent laboratory experience)

• 1+ year of microbiology, quality control, quality assurance, or laboratory experience

• Strong understanding of quality control processes and laboratory best practices

• Experience with aseptic technique and laboratory documentation

• Familiarity with GLP and/or cGMP requirements

• Experience following SOPs and maintaining accurate records

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment Plusses

• ISO-regulated environment experience

• Experience supporting environmental monitoring programs

• Experience with equipment validation, qualification, calibration, and preventive maintenance

• Experience with CAPA, change control, document control, or quality management systems

Previous experience supporting quality audits or investigations involving microbial deviations