QC Microbiology Analyst

Company Description

At Eurofins PSS, we work with leading international companies across the pharma, medical device, food, cosmetic & consumer products industries - who all trust us with their mission-critical testing. For 20 years, our international network of teams have served clients at their sites, across 20 countries.

PSS® is part of Eurofins Scientific, an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries, through a network of over 950 laboratories in 60 countries, and c.a. 63,000 employees.

Job Description

• Perform environmental monitoring within manufacturing and process areas.
• Collect samples from high-purity water, clean steam, and compressed gas systems.
• Support daily laboratory operations, including inventory management and general lab upkeep.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of laboratory supplies, microbiological media, and reagents.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including autoclaves and controlled-temperature units.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, calibration activities, and related documentation.
• Track samples and test results using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Assist with acceptance testing of commercially prepared microbiological culture media.
• Train and support team members on laboratory procedures and best practices.
• Participate in on-call, overtime, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed.  

Clean Room Restrictions: 

• No cosmetic products (such as makeup, false lashes, etc) are permitted and must be removed prior to entry
• Nails must be kept short, trimmed, and unadorned (no nail polish, adornments, etc)
• No jewelry may be worn, (exceptions are medical alert related and one smooth ring band)
• Hair must be able to be neatly tied back and contained in a hairnet and all facial hair must be neatly trimmed and able to be secured in a beard cover.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences 
• Ability to meet physical demands including, but not limited to, routinely lifting objects of 25 lbs. or more, walking and standing for extended periods of time, pushing or pulling carts and equipment, and bending down or reaching for supplies.
• Relevant experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries
• Environmental Monitoring experience preferred
• Microbial identification procedure knowledge
• Knowledge of cGMP is a plus
• Experience with LIMS preferred
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

The position is full-time, first-shift, Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Candidates must be flexible to adapt to schedule changes requiring shift changes and/or weekend work, and overtime may be required as needed. 

What we offer:

• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
• Pay is between 17-24 per hour depending on education and years of experience 

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Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.