QC Microbiology Technician

Responsibilities:

• Excellent employment opportunity for a Quality Control Technician III in the Athens, GA area.
• Performs operations necessary for quality testing.
• Performs generally supervised, routine tasks, following SOPs, which may include: environmental monitoring testing, water testing, simple routine testing of in-process and final products in accordance with GMP.
• Collect environmental monitoring samples (both viable and non-viable air and surface) in manufacturing aseptic processing areas
• Environmental monitoring plate reads
• Conduct contaminant identification.
• Assist with protocol testing as needed
• Prepping and maintenance of supplies and environmental monitoring equipment.
• Utilize standard operating procedures to conduct environmental monitoring activities.
• Use data management systems to enter and track results.
• Demonstrate a visible & tangible commitment to HSE.
• In addition to the above, other assigned duties & projects deemed appropriate within the position scope.
• Able to operate assigned lab equipment.
• May order supplies needed in the labs.
• May assist in preparation of media, washing of glassware and operation of autoclave.
• Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor and other experienced operators.

Experience:

• 1 to 2 years
• Bachelor's Degree with a degree focused in Microbiology is preferred.
• Associate's degree or pursuing a relevant degree with applicable microbiological experience considered.
• Experience with enumeration of bacterial colonies on agar plates
• Experience with gram stain techniques
• Experience with aseptic techniques, clean room operations, or microbial control.
• Ability to meet standards for aseptic gowning qualification
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including flexibility, collaboration and ability to work in a team environment.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft business office applications
• Experience with LIMS systems