It's not what we make. It's what we make possible and the possibilities at Lifecore are endless!

This full-time 1st shift position offers incredible benefits, competitive pay and a company culture focused on development and growth which include promotion opportunities.

The QC Microbiologist II will ensure accurate, reproducible, and timely QC testing in support of manufacturing. In addition, this position will support development, validation, and stability studies on and as needed basis; participate in methods improvement within the laboratory.

They will have the opportunity to:

• Identify and report OOT and OOS results as testing is in process.

• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and method failures.
• Perform testing on in-process products, final product, and raw materials for routine testing, validation testing, and stability testing.
• Communicate results through appropriate documentation and batch records, statistical analysis, and trending.
• Acquire and maintain cleanroom and going qualification. This entails maintaining proper hygiene and meeting physical challenges(balance, flexibility etc) that are involved in the gowning process.

This position could be a great fit for you if you have a high attention detail and enjoy working in a fast-paced laboratory along with the following:

• BS in Microbiology or related life science
• Experience in GMP lab applications preferred.
• Experience with method verification preferred
• Hands-on experience with one of the following: Sterility, Bioburden, endotoxin testing or environmental monitoring.
• Established ability to identify and resolve technical problems
• Proven ability to work independently as well as function effectively as a team member
• Proven ability to maintain a high attention to detail

Starting Salary range: $60,000-$70,000 plus annual bonus potential

Lifecore offers a competitive total rewards package, including:

• Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus

Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full-time employee:

• 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution
• Low-cost dental and vision insurance
• Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid
• 3 weeks of PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!)
• 9 paid company holidays plus two personal holidays.
• 4 weeks of paid family leave after 1 year of employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k plan with company matching contribution

Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:

For more than 30 years, we've made progress possible for patients around the world and for our employees here in Minnesota. As the global leader in manufacturing and supplying sodium hyaluronate (NaHy), more than 90 million patients have benefitted from our certified pharmaceutical grade NaHy. We are guided by an unwavering commitment to improving people's lives, including those who work at Lifecore.