Quality Control (QC) Microbiologist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Prescott, WI (Job ID US3596376_BH9946847)

Description

Join a fast-paced, supportive team where your lab skills make a real impact. Great pay, hands-on experience, and opportunities to grow in a GMP-regulated environment!

 

Title: Quality Control (QC) Microbiologist

Location: Prescott, Wisconsin

Salary: $65-70,000

 

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The QC Microbiologist is responsible for ensuring the microbial quality of products throughout the manufacturing process by performing laboratory tests on samples of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods, adhering to established quality standards and regulatory guidelines to guarantee product safety and efficacy

 

Duties include sample collection, microbiological testing, data analysis, documentation, and maintaining laboratory equipment and cleanliness to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

 

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Protect consumers from health hazards and ensure that materials don't deteriorate during their shelf life.
• Be responsible for following all Standard Operating Procedures, good manufacturing practices, good documentation practices, and good laboratory practices
• Be responsible for the timely completion of all duties and document all work applicable to Quality Control procedures and projects as defined.
• Be responsible for providing complete, reliable, and prompt information to managers and other team members.
• Be responsible for reporting any injuries, unsafe equipment or safety violations to the supervisor and management.
• Be responsible for organizing the Lab area in an uncluttered, clean way.
• Perform miscellaneous job related duties as assigned and cross train to be able to back up other Lab Technicians

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Test raw materials and finished products for microorganisms.
• Conduct various microbiological tests like total aerobic count, yeast and mold count, specific pathogen detection, sterility testing, and environmental monitoring according to established procedures.
• Perform and document:
• Laboratory testing
• Line checks
• Microbial testing
• Environmental testing
• Raw Material Inspections
• Organize, maintain, and document:
• Finished product retains
• QC standards
• Work order history records
• Out of Specification Reports
• Nonconformance Reports
• Maintain, calibrate, and verify calibration for laboratory equipment
• Maintain the hygiene and cleanliness of the Micro lab and quality office working areas.
• Prepare batch tickets for production.
• Stock all testing equipment and supplies and prepare orders when needed to ensure adequate supply
• Assist in co-worker, supervisor and management projects as they arise.
• Overtime in evenings or weekends may occasionally be required.
• Any additional tasks as requested by the Quality Control Manager.

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related field preferred.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Strong understanding of microbiology principles, aseptic techniques, and standard microbiological methods
• Experience with laboratory equipment and procedures
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to follow established procedures
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Knowledge to relevant regulatory requirements (GMP, etc.)
• Experience working in a GMP environment preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong problem solving abilities
• 3+ years' experience in the manufacturing industry preferred

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for the duration of the production shift. The employee is infrequently required to sit; climb, balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must infrequently lift up to 50 pounds.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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