Quality Technician (Micro)- 25634

Description: Perform microbiological sampling and testing for product release, microbiological control and protocols as needed following company specifications and cSOP's. Assure that complies with company policies and internal and external regulations. Duties and Responsibilities: Perform environmental (water, room air, compressed air, nitrogen and surfaces) test, Bacterial Endotoxin test, Bioburden Test, Particle Matter Test of Product and Garments, microbiological/ mold identification, microbial ingress studies, Growth Promotion and Vessel Requalification studies as required. Performs microbiological testing for product. Control materials and media inventory. Carry-out weekly inventory of reagents, wastes, media and sampling equipment. Dispose toxic agents in compliance with Company policies and procedures. Support the training activities for new Laboratory Technicians in the assigned area. Complete all testing, including special projects and protocol testing, in a timely and appropriate manner. Ensure compliance with company SOP’s, specifications and company policies, FDA, GLP and GMP regulations. Support auditing microbiological test procedures and SOP's in the laboratory and submit changes, as required. Performs growth tests to culture media. Perform preventive maintenance to laboratory equipment and ensure to perform on time as required. Provides supports on laboratory and production product sterilization autoclave qualification studies, Prepared media requested to perform the different testing at the Micro Lab. Ensure to comply with training and certifications to perform test in the Micro Lab. Ensure to perform the plate reading in a timely and appropriate manner.10 Fill out, analyze and understand all necessary documentation to comply with all specifications and company standards. Keep the working area clean and organized. Sterilize materials used at the Micro Lab. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 -50 pounds (with the appropriate safety equipment that company provides). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Science (preferably in Microbiology, Biology, Medical Technology or Biotechnology); one (1) to two (2) years of previous experience and/or training is highly preferable. Skills: Language: English and Spanish (Ability to communicate, read and write). Work Methodology: 100 % On-site 6 months ( 1st contract) 1st and 2nd shift. Weekends and overtime may also be required.