Quality Control Technician II - Micro

Endo • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

Provides technical support at an entry level. Will evaluate material and product quality by performing various procedures in the microbiology laboratory. This individual performs analysis on Raw Materials, Finished Products, Stability, water, and environmental monitoring samples using established analytical methods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in science related field (Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology) or equivalent combination of education, experience, and competencies.
• Experience in a cGMP environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation preferred.
• Informing, Customer Focus, Listening, Perseverance, Organizing, function/technical skills, Peer Relationships, Comfort around Higher Management

Nice To Haves

• Use of analytical balance, pH Meter, TOC Analyzer
• Performs purified & DI water testing as required by USP
• Performs plant environmental monitoring
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Substantial acquaintance with and understanding of application of basic principles, theories and concepts in Microbiology
• Basic knowledge and understanding of aseptic technique
• Use and/or Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards

Responsibilities

• Follow good documentation practices for the accurate and timely documentation of all activities
• Receive media, reagents and solutions into the laboratory
• Run autoclave cycles routinely
• Archive data and files per site procedures
• Perform routine housekeeping and cleaning
• Create samples in LIMS and send test results from LIMS to customers
• Perform water testing for legacy Spec Gx sites
• Perform product bioburden testing on incoming raw materials, swabs and finished products
• Ability to perform gram stain and interpret data
• Perform environmental monitoring in production
• Perform microbial limits testing as per USP <61> & <62>
• Perform endotoxin testing
• Perform water sampling in various production areas
• Follow site HSE Policies and perform GMP walkthroughs
• Assist with establishing & maintaining safe work standards in the lab
• Peer review and approve some levels of work
• Receive and send packages from various MNK sites
• Order supplies needed for daily activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level