Microbiology Technician Virbac Animal Health is seeking a Microbiology Technician to join our team. In this position, the analyst is expected to perform in-house microbiological enumerations and other routine laboratory tests to determine characteristics of products and materials according to the cGMP. The Microbiology Technician is also responsible to maintain the Microbiology Laboratory in a clean, compliant state along with ensuring the laboratory equipment is maintained in a suitable calibrated state appropriate for microbiology testing. Qualified candidates must possess an Associates degree in Chemistry, Biology or other health-related field, or demonstration of equivalent experience. 0 to 3 years experience operating in a Quality Control Lab. This exciting position will work in Bridgeton, MO. It comes with an excellent benefits package including generous time off, 401k + match, life, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and more!
Responsibilities:- Using proper aseptic technique, isolate colonies and perform gram stains and oxidase testing.
- Make dilutions, prepare samples, perform accurate plate counts; Purified water testing per USP, EP and other monographs; membrane filtration and coliform testing
- Environmental monitoring; collect and analyze air samples and contact plates
- Complete work by specified timeline accurately and according to cGMP.Perform method verifications and protocol testing
- Expected results: Results generated by analysts are accurate and precise and are documented and completed according to cGMP within the commitment timelines.
- Maintain the Microbiology Laboratory in a clean, compliant state.
- Stock necessities, maintain inventory and order replacements of supplies as needed.
- Clean as required; ensure the laboratory is always appropriate for microbiological testing.
- Remove micro waste in a safe, legal and environmentally responsible manner
- Perform growth promotion on media
- Expected results: The QC Micro Lab is always in the best state for performance and compliance.
- Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained in a suitable calibrated state and appropriate for microbiological testing.
- Perform calibrations of laboratory equipment as required per schedule.
- Maintain equipment in good operating condition by taking care of, cleaning, and storing the equipment appropriately.
- Ensure equipment is free from any possible cross contamination and biological growth through cleaning practices.
- Expected results: Laboratory equipment is maintained in a functioning calibrated state.
- Support investigations within Quality Control and cross-functional departments.
- Communicate problems immediately to Quality Control Management and participate openly in all laboratory investigations.
- Communicate effectively with Production, Quality Assurance, and other departments as necessary on cross-functional assessments.
- Work with Production, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Assurance to streamline in-process testing.
- Expected results: Communication and cooperation across all departments is open and professional.
- Perform other related duties as specified by laboratory management.
- Perform data review when necessary.
- Offer suggestions for process improvements
- Perform laboratory Standard Work, including cleaning/housekeeping, additional testing, training, etc.
- Assist Quality management with projects necessary to ensure quality of our products and testing.
- Expected results: Analyst will exhibit flexibility, competence, professionalism and willingness to perform duties as needed.
Requirements:
(Diploma and experience) Associates degree in Chemistry, Biology or other health-related field, or demonstration of equivalent experience.0-3 years experience operating in a Quality Control Lab. Skills Biology background Virbac provides numerous career opportunities, thanks to the diversity of its jobs and their international dimension. Joining Virbac means joining dynamic teams ambitious for success. Add Your Talent to Ours!
