Quality Laboratory Technician

Title: Quality Laboratory Technician Location: Bethlehem, PA Type: Contract to Hire Start: Immediate Overview: This position is responsible for the day-to-day activities involved in QC analytical testing within a quality control microbiological laboratory environment. This position is also responsible for keeping the QC Laboratory Supervisor informed of any quality control laboratory issues that could result in off-specification product. Responsibilities: Perform microbial assays and experiments related to eGMP procedures, as well as quality control and quality assurance of raw materials, in-process products, finished products, and stability studies to determine conformance to accepted specifications for a particular chemical or physical property. Investigate the growth, structure, development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, algae, and fungi. Monitor and assess samples from a range of sources. Use a variety of microbial identification methods to test samples. Teach the development and behavior of specific microorganisms in the environment. Develop and plan methods to prevent the spread of contamination via water supply points used for analytical testing, cleaning, and manufacturing. Trace, monitor, and eliminate contamination issues when they arise. Plan, implement, and evaluate new products in clinical trials. Perform literature reviews and develop and validate microbial methods for testing new products. Develop a decontamination plan and an environmental monitoring program to be utilized across all DCI facilities. Grow specific microbe cultures, such as those used for DCI analysis. Manage and oversee microbiological laboratory work. Follow SOPs and record data precisely within notebooks and logbooks for review. Participate in writing and reviewing test method procedures related to quality control laboratories. Perform a variety of tests to aid in the maintenance and certification of test instruments and apparatus to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Prepare cell cultures, media, reagents, solutions, instruments, and apparatus according to established procedures to support testing activities within the quality control labs. Requirements: BS degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or Life Sciences Good written and oral communication skills Proficiency with MS Office applications Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy Above-average attention to detail Excellent organizational skills Ability to multitask in a stressful environment Strong analytical skills and experience with implementation and administration of cGMP policies and procedures Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills Strong technical writing skills for documents and research reports Ref: