Quality Control Microbiology Tech – I

Our Client, a Biopharmaceutical company, is looking for a Quality Control Microbiology Tech – I for their Frederick, MD/Hybrid location.
 
Responsibilities:

• Maintain laboratory areas in a clean, organized, and sanitized condition in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements.
• Perform environmental monitoring and/or utility monitoring activities, including sampling of classified manufacturing areas, utilities, and support systems, as a primary job function.
• Receive, inspect, quarantine, and appropriately store purchased microbiological media and supplies pending laboratory approval and release.
• Monitor biohazardous waste accumulation and coordinate the safe removal and disposal of waste with qualified Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) personnel.
• Support validation, qualification, development, and commercial manufacturing activities through execution of assigned microbiological and laboratory support tasks.
• Maintain compliance with applicable GMP, safety, environmental, and company requirements while documenting activities accurately and contemporaneously.
• Collaborate effectively with Quality Control, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and other site functions to support operational objectives.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by management.
• Ensure assigned responsibilities may be appropriately delegated to qualified and trained deputies when operational needs require.

• AA Degree and 1+ years’ experience in Microbiology lab/Environmental Monitoring OR
• HS Degree and 2+ years’ experience in Microbiology lab/Environmental Monitoring OR
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in the application of microbiological techniques such as environmental air monitoring, water testing, surface monitoring
• Experience in aseptic techniques and clean room operations
• Ability to gown for entry into Aseptic core and supporting areas, and lift approximately 25 lbs.
• Ability to pass vision exam for visual inspection
• Knowledge of GMP, SOPs and quality control processes for commercial manufacturing
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other applications
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment
• Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities