Microbiology Technician

In business for over 100+ years, Kutol is a leading manufacturer of liquid hand soaps and hand sanitizers at our LEED Certified facility in Sharonville, Ohio. Our products land in soap dispensers and public restrooms all around the country and beyond. Our tag line, Clean Hands for a Healthy World , is more than just a slogan. It is at the core of our mission.

At this time, we are looking for two Micro Lab Technicians to join our busy Lab group- 2nd shift and 3rd shift. As a company, we offer great perks to our teammates - stability in a busy industry, competitive pay, and an environment that emphasizes our core values of respect, honesty and fairness. Starting salary is $20/hr + shift differential AND we offer additional perks when we succeed as a team. We are a drug free & tobacco free workplace.

Job Requirements:

We are seeking someone that have the ability to:

• Perform aseptic microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished pharmaceutical products using USP methods and be in compliance with SOP's and FDA regulations.
• Maintain the use of live microbiological agents and cultures.
• Maintain the micro lab and maintain/troubleshoot microbiological instrumentation such as microscope, incubators, refrigerators, freezers, etc.
• Collect and analyze samples for environmental monitoring for water, air, and equipment.
• Evaluate data for trends and author standard operating procedures and microbiological test methods.
• Perform method validations, method transfers, and method troubleshooting.
• Perform administrative duties to document work and lab investigations as necessary, prepare, distribute, and maintain forms, charts, logs, graphs, SOP's and other written tools.
• Perform or assist with equipment calibrations and qualification.

A Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology or a related field is required. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of microbiology and experience working in a FDA environment is a BIG PLUS. We are also looking for a thorough individual who can handle multiple tasks, be self directed, and has excellent organizational skills.