Microbiology Technician

The QC Microbiology Technician is responsible for performance and collections of environmental monitoring samples in the manufacturing processing areas including viable, non-viable, surface, personnel, TSB, and sterility testing as scheduled. This role also is expected to trend all environmental monitoring data to include the following: in-process, routine, viable, non-viable, surface, and personnel performed in in the manufacturing processing areas.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect environmental monitoring samples in the manufacturing processing areas including viable, non-viable, surface, and personnel, TSB, and sterility testing as scheduled.
• Prepare equipment and supplies required for environmental monitoring.
• Will share general responsibilities for monitoring equipment maintenance and calibration, housekeeping, and other support functions (e.g., inventory of consumables and reagents).
• Compile and enter data into computer database to be used for reporting and trending purposes.
• Review test results against specifications.
• Maintain sample logs on a daily basis to ensure timely testing and tracking of all samples.
• Maintain Instrument Usage and Calibration Logs based on instrument usage during the preparation and testing of samples.
• Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.

Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations

Responsibilities:

• Collect environmental monitoring samples in the manufacturing processing areas including viable, non-viable, surface, and personnel, TSB, and sterility testing as scheduled. Maintain Instrument Usage and Calibration Logs based on instrument usage during the preparation and testing of samples.
• General responsibilities for monitoring equipment maintenance and calibration, housekeeping, and other support functions (e.g., inventory of consumables and reagents). Compile and enter data into computer database to be used for reporting and trending purposes.
• Review test results against specifications. Maintain sample logs on a daily basis to ensure timely testing and tracking of all samples.

Requirements:

• Work Experience: Associate degree in microbiology, Biology or closely related scientific discipline is required. At least 1 year of experience recommended.
• Related experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment is preferred.
• Requires a basic understanding of the fundamentals of microbiology, aseptic techniques, and environmental monitoring.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make structured decisions on a routine basis.
• Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be flexible with working hours

Salary Range: $19.00 - 24.00 an hour

Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, Sabbatical program, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. (KBI) is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. Any employee entering a KBI site located in the US must either (1) have provided proof of full vaccination (as defined by the CDC) with a COVID-19 vaccination which has been granted FDA approval or Emergency Use Authorization; or (2) perform weekly COVID-19 testing with negative test results.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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