Position: Microbiology Lab Technician I

Location: Keene, NH 03431

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: (Mon- Fri) (08.00 AM-4.30 PM)

Job Description 

Qualifications: 

• The Microbiology Technician is responsible for product testing, set-up, trouble shooting, and development of department procedures.

• Perform and document microbiological testing for release of incoming components and finished product to support quality assurance/quality control and manufacturing operations. 

• This role will also monitor particulate and other biological substance levels in controlled clean room areas and participate in validation activities.

• For all testing that is done it is expected that troubleshooting will be completed for a source of error as well as interpret the significance of results, including trend analysis.

• In this position you will have responsibilities for final release of product as sterile; review sign-off release certificates and assist with training other lab employees as requested by supervisor. 

• Computer proficiency and adaptability working with a variety of databases, word processing, spreadsheet, etc. 

• Ability to work in a team environment with shifting priorities and requirements. 

• Previous experience testing medical devices preferred. 

• Good organizational and communication skills required. 

• Technical knowledge in the field required. 

• Knowledge of physical sciences, laboratory equipment. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required. 

• 0-1 years related experience. 

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop department procedures for use of GC equipment. 

• Set up and troubleshoot software and equipment; make routine repairs and adjustments. 

• Coordinate retrieval of samples that should be tested. 

• Perform ETO testing on product samples. 

• Perform dissipation studies. 

• Complete instrument validation. 

• Interpret significance of results; perform trend analysis. 

• Performs general laboratory and test supply maintenance. 

• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned. 

• prepare product for resting per written procedures. 

• Record results on computer and specified forms. 

• Perform troubleshooting on the system if problems occur. 

• Interpret significance of the results. Including trend analysis. 

• Review and approve test data against action limits. 

• Perform environmental bioburden testing per written procedure. 

• Investigate all test results. 

• Perform air sampling following written procedure 

• Identify needs to new procedures. 

• Conduct sterility testing of sample products. 

• Assist with development, modification, and validation of new or existing department procedures. 

• Other duties as assigned