Lab Technician - Social Circle, United States - Actalent

Description

IMMEDIATE NEEDS to Lab Technician (Microbiology) to join patient-focused, R&D driven global biopharmaceutical company in Social Circle, GA

Description:

• D2D: Environmental monitoring, water sampling, water bioburden testing, in process bioburden testing, and bacterial endotoxin testing (BET). If they are assigned water sampling for that day, they would gather supplies and materials needs, grab labels needed, go to manufacturing area and collect water samples aseptically and bring back to lab for processing
• Supports testing a wide range of biological, chemical, or physical analyses on pharmaceutical products (biologics and drugs) through all stages of the manufacturing process from incoming raw materials to finished goods, and may include environmental monitoring programs.
• Position may be applicable to QC Analytical or Microbiological testing, Compliance, QCMIS, or Laboratory Operations.
• Microbiology: Environment monitoring, critical utility sampling, endotoxin testing, bioburden for raw materials and in process, process samples, microbial identification and final product sterility testing.

Laboratory Operations:

• Support laboratory operations through sample control, equipment metrology, data reconciliation/ archiving, or computerized system programming and support.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, and in a timely fashion.
• Must communicate effectively (verbal and written) with supervisors and peers.
• Knowledge of most laboratory equipment including but not limited to autoclaves, incubators and analytical equipment.
• Must be able to read and follow detailed written instructions and have good verbal/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.
• Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Bio or Micro
• 1+ years industry experience with Microbiology is a plus - experience doing micro testing/environmental monitoring, water sampling
• Ability to work weekends when needed
• 6+ months of professional lab experience would be a plus - previous work experience in food or pharma would be a plus
• Experience with particle counters - climate or met1, or microbial air samples would be a plus
• Open to Entry level with academic lab experience

Additional Skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, and in a timely fashion.
• Must communicate effectively (verbal and written) with supervisors and peers.
• Knowledge of most laboratory equipment including but not limited to autoclaves, incubator and analytical equipment.
• Must be able to read and follow detailed written instructions and have good verbal/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.
• Good computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to follow directions.
• Able to identify when proper practices/ procedures are not performed.
• Follow SOPs and generate results.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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