Quality Control Technician II - Microbiology 3rd Shift

Position Summary

• The Quality Control Technician II (Microbiology) will be responsible for the microbial testing of materials to ensure they meet the high-quality standards set by management and customers and will work cross-functionally with other members of Quality to ensure that specifications are being met.  The Quality Control Technician II (Microbiology) will also be responsible for testing and recording of water samples and training of new Microbiology personnel to perform water sample testing and collection.  In addition, this role will need to assist and/or complete Notices of Event (NOE) as needed within the Microbiology department.

Schedule:
3^rd shift Friday- Sunday 5:00am – 6:00pm.
Please note that although this is a weekend shift position, you will be required to attend training during your first two weeks on a weekday schedule (Monday through Friday, mornings) to complete the onboarding and training process. After successfully completing training, you will transition to your regular weekend shift schedule.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Ensure SOPs are followed to meet and exceed quality standards set forth in specifications.
• Ensure team maintains highest levels of safety to build an environment where the team’s well-being is a top priority.
• Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Collaborate and communicate with upper management.
• Perform testing and release of raw materials, components, bulks, and finished goods in a highly regulated environment.
• Document all results and report all non-conformances to specifications or standards.
• Generate GMP-compliant records as required by SOPs, methods, and regulations.
• Support the company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans.
• Own and lead special projects as assigned.
• Perform NOE and CAPA investigations.
• Perform environmental monitoring and sample collection in conjunction with the Plant Hygienist.
• Perform all other duties as required by Quality management.

Technical Skills Required

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, situational awareness, and the ability to ensure that the quality requirements are fulfilled as required.
• Good verbal and written communication and basic computer literacy (MS Office) required.
• Good math proficiency.
• Organized and analytical, self-directed and motivated.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules including overtime, nightshift, and weekend shifts.

Experience Required

• 2 or more years prior work experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG), food, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing industry (can be substituted with education or applicable certifications)
• Experience inspecting and testing in a cGMP environment is a plus.
• Experience in performing NOE investigations.
• 2 or more years prior work experience in Microbiological Testing.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, balance, climb, stand, bend, squat, squeeze, kneel, turn, crouch, stoop repeatedly.
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds frequently.
• Frequent exposure to varying temperatures, loud noises, heavy machinery, fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, and vibrations.
• Periodic use of computer screen.