QC Microbiology Technician

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Summary: Conducts sampling and testing of production environments, and/or facility clean utilities, as per approved procedures. Performs Lab work and other tasks as assigned by management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following but other duties may be assigned:

Maintains and adheres to safe work habits and all applicable PCI safety procedures and guidelines. Is proactive in identifying safety risks and alerts management to take corrective action.

Completes routine environmental monitoring of clean rooms, as per approved procedures over multiple local production sites.

Completes environmental monitoring of clean rooms during manufacturing, as per approved procedures over multiple local production sites.

Utility sampling, as per approved procedures over multiple local production sites.

Completed daily and weekly assigned tasks in the Microbiology Laboratory

Adheres to verbal instructions and written procedures in operating production equipment and performing processing steps; accurately completes appropriate production documentation

Complete data verifications checks and/or inputs

Other duties as assigned

Special Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be physically capable to perform the duties listed below with or without reasonable accommodations which may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires frequent movement between different buildings for various tasks and responsibilities.

A key aspect of this role is the need for aseptic gowning and meticulous compliance with gowning procedures during clean room operations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses/goggles, gloves and safety shoes.

Ability to gown and gain entry to controlled manufacturing areas

Ability to lift, pull or push equipment requiring up to 15-20 lbs of force

Ability to stand for 6 hours in a production suite

Ability to work any shift (up to 10 hours) as required dependent on business needs

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work in a face paced environment

Must be able to travel between multiple local production

Resilient through operational change

Able to work in a highly complex environment with competing demands and priorities

Ability to work varied hours as required by the production schedule

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the stated position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school Diploma, GED, or equivalent credential required; AS degree or BS degree in Microbiology or related scientific field preferred.

0-2 years experience in a cGMP environment; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Exceptional organizational skills

Following written instructions

Detail oriented

Ability to multi-task

Word Processing, XL spreadsheets

Competent in MS Office

Professional verbal and written communication skills required

High school diploma or its equivalent

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PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our companys purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.