QC Microbiologist

QC Microbiologist Progressive Laboratories - 3.5 Irving, TX Job Details Full-time $23 - $25 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Microbiology Laboratory equipment maintenance Attention to detail Laboratory quality control Time management Full Job Description

• Exercise meticulousness and proficiency in handling samples (raw materials, components, in-process materials, and finished products) and operating standard laboratory equipment (scales, pipettes, stomachers, centrifuges, incubators, etc.

) ○ Collect and prepare samples aseptically ○ Adjust the pH (paper and pH meter) of samples for optimal growth ○ Calculate the number of serial dilutions that are required ○ Quantify bioburdens with the use of 3M™ Petrifilms™ (APC, RYM, EC, STX, EB, LAB, AQHC, EL) ○ Operate a Neogen Soleris® Rapid Microbiology to test for the presence of Salmonella and/or P. aeruginosa

• Conduct environmental testing (compressed air, potable water, and drains) in the Production area on a routine basis to verify cleanliness
• Wear and change appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required
• Calibrate and/or schedule equipment to undergo routine preventive maintenance and calibration
• Maintain logbooks including samples received, scale calibration verification, and inventory
• Manage inventory and order new supplies to maintain the Microbiology Laboratory on a routine basis
• Ensure equipment is calibrated and chemicals are within the expiration date
• Create and revise controlled documents pertaining to the Microbiology Laboratory (policies, SOPs, and forms
• Review and edit micro-related tests and specifications for samples
• Submit samples that cannot be tested in-house to a third-party laboratory and follow up with third-party laboratories when reports are not submitted within the expected turnaround time
• Document aberrant results that warrant a deviation, an out-of-specification (OOS) investigation, and/or a corrective action and preventive action plan (CAPA)
• Be able and willing to assist the Quality Control Department and Quality Assurance Department when time permits ○ Conduct additional test requirements § Compare the organoleptic properties of incoming samples to previously approved reserve samples and/or reference standards § Loose bulk density (LBD) and tapped bulk density (TBD) § Tablet friability § Disintegration § Moisture analysis § Verify material/composition and sizing/capacity of components § Average capsule weight § FTIR analysis ○ Destroy failed or rejected materials ○ Store samples in the short-term retain area and transfer retains to the long-term retain area ○ Review documents for completion and accuracy prior to releasing material to stock or to the Production Department ○ Perform room and equipment inspections in the Production area (including swabbing to measure ATP and/or the presence of allergen proteins) ○ Assist the Quality Director in the development of new practices that will improve the overall quality management system and/or the QC Department's efficiency ○ Communicate with other departments in a clear and concise manner (verbally and in writing) as to when products are expected to be released In addition, the individual will need to be experienced, have exceptional attention to detail, be organized, be an expert in time management and multi-tasking, and be comfortable working independently and as a team to meet company needs.

This is a fast-paced environment and priorities can change in an instant. We need someone willing to stay late and/or work over the weekend on special occasions.

Pay:

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person