Micro Lab Technician 2nd Shift
Kutol Products Company
- Sharonville, OH
- $45,760 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform aseptic microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process materials and finished products using USP agar methods and in compliance with SOP’s and GMP regulations.
- Maintain the use of live microbiological agents and cultures and perform growth promotion in accordance with USP and SOP requirements.
- Maintain the Micro Lab in accordance with SOP’s.
- Collect and analyze samples for environmental monitoring such as USP Purified water, soft water, air and equipment.
- Evaluate data for trends and author standard operating procedures and microbiological test methods.
- Perform administrative duties to document work and lab investigations as necessary.
- Review and approve laboratory data.
- Calibrate, operate, and maintain instrumentation for product testing.
- Assist in maintaining ample supplies in the micro lab and assist with inventory management.
- Back-up or assist QC personnel as needed in the Quality Control Laboratory.
- Assists in Out of Spec investigations, deviations and CAPA’s
- Communicate to other shifts as needed concerning special microbiological testing and any pertinent issues.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
- Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology or closely related discipline
- Minimum 1 year of work experience in micro or medical lab setting
- Ability to apply principles of logic or scientific thinking to practical problems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical data and follow SOP’s
- Strong math and reasoning skills – detail oriented and well organized
- Communication skills including effective written and verbal communication.
- Working knowledge of various testing apparatus.
- Proficiency in applicable computer-based software and programs.
- Self-starter with ability to work independently.
- Hand-eye coordination (computers)
- Combination: sit – 25% stand/walk – 75%
- Able to effectively balance and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, and interruptions simultaneously.
- Lifting: Infrequent up to 40 pounds.