Full job description Job Description: Day to day will involve environmental monitoring, water sampling, water bioburden testing, in-process bioburden testing, and bacterial endotoxin testing (BET). The Technician will check to see what testing methodology they are assigned to that day before gathering the appropriate supplies and materials needed. They will then grab the correct labels, head to the manufacturing area and collect water samples aseptically to test.
This position supports testing a wide range of biological, chemical, or physical analyses on pharmaceutical products (biologics and drugs) through all stages of the manufacturing process from incoming raw materials to finished goods, and may include environmental monitoring programs. This position may be applicable to QC Analytical or Microbiological testing, Compliance, QCMIS, or Laboratory Operations.
Microbiology: This laboratory involved environmental monitoring, critical utility sampling, endotoxin testing, bioburden for raw materials and in process, process samples, microbial identification and final product sterility testing.
Laboratory Operations:
Support laboratory operations through sample control, equipment metrology, data reconciliation/ archiving, or computerized system programming and support Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, and in a timely fashion Must communicate effectively (verbal and written) with supervisors and peers Knowledge of most laboratory equipment including but not limited to autoclaves, incubators and analytical equipment Must be able to read and follow detailed written instructions and have good verbal/written communication skills Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint Skills: laboratory, microbiology, sample testing, quality control, environmental monitoring, gmp environment, biology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, bioburden, water sampling, autoclave
Top Skills Details: laboratory, microbiology, sample testing, quality control, environmental monitoring
Additional Skills & Qualifications: Requirements:
BS degree in Bio or Micro 6mo-1+ years industry experience with Microbiology is highly preferred: Experience doing micro testing/environmental monitoring, water sampling Previous experience in Food & Beverage or Pharmaceuticals would be a plus Ability to work weekends when needed Experience with particle counters - climate or met1, or microbial air samples would be a plus Academic Laboratory Research experience is a plus About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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