Microbial Identification Lab Technician

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About The Job

The Microbial Identification (MID) Technician is responsible for ensuring the activities required following environmental monitoring sample collection are completed per the respective standard operating procedures by following Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices. These activities include but are not limited to; sample incubation, sample result interpretation and reporting, environmental monitoring growth promotion qualifications, recovered organism identification, and media fill support.
The MID Technician will work in a fast paced, high workload environment, managing multiple projects that requires moderate manual labor (i.e. lifting, cleaning, transfer of totes containing media-filled units and/or
environmental monitoring samples).

Key Responsibilities:

• Environmental Monitoring Sample Processing:
  o Incubate samples collected ensuring the requirements are met and all documentation is performed following ALCOA principles.
  o Read, interpret, and report environmental monitoring test results.
  o Perform environmental monitoring growth promotion qualification testing.
  o Complete organism identification on recovered organisms from within the facility.
  o Support media fill activities.
• Reporting and Tracking of Adverse Events:
  o Report adverse events identified to department leadership.
  o Assist in the tracking and trending of EM data to identify repeat adverse events and any potential trends within the data.
  o Complete initiation of microbial identification laboratory investigations when adverse events are identified and assist in writing investigations as needed.
• Issue Resolution:
  o Complete data evaluation to determine if objective evidence exists for an identified adverse event that can be used to remediate the event.
  o Work collaboratively as a team to improve existing microbial identification laboratory processes and / or assist in the creation of new microbial identification laboratory standard operating procedures and training course plans.
  o Provide support for investigations.
• Support for Audits:
  o Support regulatory and customer audits by providing requested documentation and evidence of compliance.

Basic Qualifications

• Analytical skills for interpreting environmental data and identifying compliance issues.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in data entry, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to lift at minimum 30 pounds.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and work collaboratively as a team.
• A degree in Microbiology or related field OR minimum of 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing company laboratory setting required.

What's on Offer?

Fagron offers its associates competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including a 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution; medical, vision and dental; health savings account (HSA); holiday/paid time off.

At Fagron, you’ll find plenty of chances to grow — both personally and professionally. We work in an open, dynamic environment where your ideas and talents can shine.

Ready For The Challenge?

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity makes us stronger, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome.

Fagron US is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law.

Job Reference: NA00567