Micro Technician Level 1

Description

• We prefer to have candidates with microbiologist degree that are beginning entry little to no experience at all. We will train them and they can grow with us. 
• Also we are very open to any technicians that have laboratory experience, are familiar with basic procedures, and GLP. 
• Work hours will be Monday through Friday 9-5pm. Some saturdays may be required. 
• Pay will be entry level as it is now for current employees. 
• Need to hire replacements asap to plan for the transfer accordingly. 

Missions

• To perform tests for Finished Goods (FG), Work in Progress (WIP), Packaging (PKG), bulk (BULK), and raw materials (RAW) to ensure product quality is maintained in compliance to specification.

Scope

• Testing of FG, WIPs, BULK, PKG, and RAW for all materials under the supervision of Oxygen Development.

Functions

1. Perform micro testing on raw materials, bulk, WIPs, PKG, FG and DI Water according to SOPs.
2. Daily Media and Agar preparation for microbiological testing.
3. Daily pH testing of media and agars, sterilization of media and decontamination of biological waste.
4. Ensure that laboratory equipment is in good operating condition and that daily verifications are done as needed.
5. Complete all required documentation for full traceability.
6. Ensure that samples are plated in accordance with approved routings and that results are updated on an ongoing basis in Oracle.
7. Comply with and ensure adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices.
8. Ensure the microbiology laboratory is clean and organized. Implement the 5S in the laboratory.
9. Report micro failures results to the QC Laboratory Manager immediately. Document each non-conformance by following the Non-Conforming SOP (Issuance of a Non-Conformance number, description of the non-conformance, and corrective action / return to vendor instruction if applicable) after conducting a gazebo in a timely manner with involved parties (Warehouse, Production, Purchasing). Ensure that retest samples are collected by the microbiologists.
10. Ensure DI Water is tested daily, and logs are properly filled out.
11. Work rotating schedules when required by the direct supervisor.
12. Participate in Training Programs as required.
13. Maintain supply inventory for micro lab.
14. Collect DI Water and Alcohol as needed for daily Laboratory use.
15. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators

1. % lots failing micro (first test).
2. % of lots failing the retest.
3. Number of samples plated the same day they are received.
4. % of samples plated the same day they are received.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Microbiology Preferred.
• Min of 1 Year of Laboratory Experience (Preferably in Microbiology) required.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience as Microbiologist Technician or Laboratory Technician in manufacturing environment; or
• Combination of experience and education.

Skills

1. Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
2. Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
3. Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
4. Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
5. Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
6. Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
7. Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
8. Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
9. Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
10. Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
11. Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
12. Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
13. Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
14. Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
15. English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
16. Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
17. Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
18. Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
19. Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
20. Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
21. Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
22. Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
23. Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
24. Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
25. Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
26. Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
27. Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
28. Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
29. Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
30. Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
31. Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
32. Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
33. Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
34. Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
35. Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
36. Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
37. Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
38. Perceptual Speed — The ability to compare similarities and differences quickly and accurately among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
39. Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
40. Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

Abilities

1. Positive & Communicative.
2. Questioning & Challenging.
3. Accountable & Transparent.
4. Team Oriented.
5. “Can do” problem solving attitude.
6. Process Focused.
7. Results oriented.
8. Quality focused.
9. Lack of blame attitude.

Working Conditions

• Perform repetitive tasks.
• Regularly working in a noisy environment.
• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Frequently working in normal office, production floor, and warehouse environment.

Physical Demands

1. Light physical activity as necessary.
2. Climbing stairs.
3. May require prolonged sitting at desk.
4. required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
5. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
6. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
7. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
8. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
9. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, or walk.

Vertical and Horizontal Footbridges

• VERTICAL – L3 (Select Positions).
• HORIZONTAL – L4 (Select Positions).

Salary : $15