What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microbiology Technician (Entry level) position at Excelsior Alchemy, Inc.?
Company Description
Excelsior Alchemy, Inc. is a dietary supplement manufacturer specializing in botanicals, botanical extracts, and superfoods in powder and encapsulated form. Located in Tempe, Arizona, our company is committed to using the highest quality, vegan, plant-based ingredients that are pesticide, irradiation, solvent, and GMO-free. We prioritize environmental sustainability and maintain high ecological standards in our facility. Our products are predominantly bottled in glass packaging.
Excelsior Alchemy Inc. is hiring Microbiology Technician Position.
Position Overview: Assists QC/QA Manager with quality control to keep the company in compliance with FDA regulations and cGMP standards.
Reports to: Quality Manager
General Responsibilities
Microbiological testing of raw materials and finished product samples
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Review and test production process for conformance to quality standards
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Assist with regular training for employees on quality issues and develops programs to encourage employees to perform quality control as part of all operations
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Designates finished products for release.
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Assist line checks for packaging and ATP checks for production.
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Calibration and maintenance of lab equipment.
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Assist with filing test sheets and batch records.
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Gluten testing of required raw materials and finished product samples.
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Job Qualifications
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or closely related field or equivalent experience
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Minimum Experience: At least 6 months of professional experience in a nutraceutical QC position or equivalent education
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New College Graduate (NCG) or applicants with NO experience are welcome.
Strong professional ethics and integrity is a must.
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Skills
Problem solving- Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Uses reason.
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Communication- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
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Active learning- Continued education of lab methods and techniques
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Research- Collects and researches data
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Attention to detail- pays close attention to production process for quality assurance of products.
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- NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.