QC Microbiology Technician I

Title: QC Microbiology Technician I

Location: Cambridge, MA 02142

Duration: 3 Months

Shift: Sunday - Wednesdays 09:30pm - 08:00am

Job Description:

How will you make an impact?

· The analyst will perform routine environmental monitoring and critical utility testing throughout the facility.

· Completes microbiology assays such as bioburden, endotoxin, and growth promotion.

· The incumbent will also support equipment, documentation, investigations, and improvement initiatives within QC Microbiology.

· Works cohesively with peers and QC Microbiology management.

What will you do?

• Performs routine environmental monitoring and critical utility sampling
• Performs routine microbiology assays (bioburden, endotoxin)
• Performs inventory and stocking of QC lab
• Review's data and enter results into LIMS system
• Coordinates sample shipment to external labs
• Opens alert and action level quality records
• Performs routine laboratory preventative maintenance and cleaning
• Revises technical documents (SOPs, Work Instructions)

Special Requirements:

• Ability to gown and Product access to cleanroom and utility areas
• Position requires frequent bending, stooping, standing, and ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to work with strong chemical odors such as Spor-Klenz or bleach
• Position is considered essential personnel and may be required to staff the lab during inclement weather or other internal/external emergency situations
• Rotating holiday coverage
• Occasional off shift hours may be required to meet business needs

How will you get here?

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Experience:

• 0-2 years of industry experience performing environmental monitoring, critical utility sampling and microbiological assays