Quality Control Technician III

Job Title: Quality Control Technician III

Job Duration: 10-Months contract

Location: Athens, GA 30601

Pay Range: $20-$23.50/hour on W2

Job Description:

• Duties: Performs operations necessary for quality testing.
• Performs generally supervised, routine tasks, following SOPs, which may include: environmental monitoring testing, water testing, simple routine testing of in-process and final products in accordance with GMP.
• Collect environmental monitoring samples (both viable and non-viable air and surface) in manufacturing aseptic processing areas Environmental monitoring plate reads Conduct contaminant identification.
• Assist with protocol testing as needed
• Prepping and maintenance of supplies and environmental monitoring equipment.
• Utilize standard operating procedures to conduct environmental monitoring activities.
• Use data management systems to enter and track results.
• Demonstrate a visible \& tangible commitment to HSE.
• In addition to the above, other assigned duties \& projects deemed appropriate within the position scope.
• Able to operate assigned lab equipment.
• May order supplies needed in the labs.
• May assist in preparation of media, washing of glassware and operation of autoclave.
• Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor and other experienced operators.

Experience: 1 to 2 years

• Experience with enumeration of bacterial colonies on agar plates Experience with gram stain techniques Experience with aseptic techniques, clean room operations, or microbial control.
• Ability to meet standards for aseptic gowning qualification Demonstrated interpersonal skills including flexibility, collaboration and ability to work in a team environment.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft business office applications Experience with LIMS systems

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree with a degree focused in Microbiology is preferred.
• Associate's degree or pursuing a relevant degree with applicable microbiological experience considered.