Laboratory Technician at Planet Pharma in Marion, North Carolina

Posted in Other 1 day ago.

Type: full-time





Job Description:

Lab Technician needed!

Summary:

Responsible for reading plates for EM, Bioburden, and special project testing and recording test results. Performs additional microbiological testing as required.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Operate lab equipment such as laminar flow hoods, autoclave, incubators, and other equipment
  • Read plates and enter test results and other data into LIMS
  • Initiate paperwork for microbial out of limit investigations and provide needed information to Investigators
  • Perform monthly safety audits
  • Sustain a clean and safe work environment utilizing 6S principles
  • Perform growth promotion testing and media sterility verification; release media in BLAS and LIMS
  • Approve paperwork including Microbial Identification forms, media production, growth tests, and incubator logs
  • Assist in assimilating the monthly Microbial Identification report
  • Prepare media used for microbiological testing such as TSA and TSB
  • Perform Thermal Death Time testing
  • Responsible for general housekeeping of Laboratory

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Computer literate/knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel)
  • Familiarity with quality based computer systems such as LIMS
  • Attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a timely manner
  • Must have a basic understanding of laboratory instrumentation and equipment such as laminar flow hoods, autoclaves, incubators
  • Good documentation skills and knowledge of GDPs (Good Documentation Practices)
  • Knowledge of aseptic sampling and testing techniques and microbiological testing according to FDA, cGMP, GLPs and USP testing methodology
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and peers
  • Knowledge of aseptic technique and microbiological testing according to FDA, cGMP, GLPs and USP testing methodology
  • Must be experienced in executing general microbiology procedures
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Required Education and Experience:
  • B.S. degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related science
  • 0-2 years of experience; minimum 1 year experience in Pharmaceutical/Medical Device industry preferred

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