Microbiology Technician

Description:

1. 6am/8am start time - 8 hours a day Monday-Friday
2. Aseptic Technique/comfortable in clean rooms.
3. Entry level microbiologist.
4. Water collection
5. GDP
6. Willingness to learn

Background Qualifications:

• High School diploma required as minimum. Associate's degree and/or related certification in Microbiological Sciences highly preferred.
• Experience with aseptic technique and/or working in aseptic environments.
• Ability to gown aseptically for Manufacturing and Aseptic Filling areas.
• As persons in this role are engaged in sampling and environmental monitoring during open manufacture of medicinal products, individuals must not be affected by an infectious disease nor have open lesions on any exposed surface of the body.
• Working hours will require flexibility with available work hours.
• Sufficient mobility to work in manufacturing processing areas is required.

Major Position Activities & Responsibilities:

• Environmental monitoring of the aseptic area during production fills or weekly monitoring
• Must immediately notify supervisor if affected by infectious disease or open lesions on body, as individuals are not permitted to enter manufacturing areas or handle product if these conditions exist.
• Water collection and testing of WFI, Clean Steam, and the Deionized Water
• Performs media fill qualification and release in support of environmental monitoring program.
• Perform sampling activities in support of environmental investigations
• Maintenance of the cleanliness of the microbiology laboratory area, refrigerators, and incubators
• Handling of wastes including hazardous wastes.
• Attendance at mandatory annual hazardous waste training meeting(s). Demonstration of competency in training by passing test(s) administered by the company or consultant providing such training.
• Responsible for adhering to the Environmental, Health and Safety program.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.