Microbiology Laboratory Technician III

Immediate need for a talented Microbiology Laboratory Technician III. This is a 12+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in San Diego, CA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 25-72565

Pay Range: $25 - $29.90/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Shift Timing 40 HR/week, M-F, 8:30 AM-5pm (flexibility to shift start time available)
• Schedule: This is a full-time, onsite position (5 days per week) with occasional weekend work as needed to support laboratory operations.
• Reporting to the Microbiology Lab Supervisor within the Quality Assurance department, this position supports the daily operations of the microbiology laboratory.
• The role involves performing microbiological testing in accordance with established work instructions, procedures, protocols, and standards.
• Precision, attention to detail, and accurate record-keeping are essential.
• The individual may also collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and complete various projects and assignments.
• Prepare product test samples for analysis.
• Conduct environmental monitoring activities.
• Prepare and quality-check media required for testing.
• Calibrate, clean, and decontaminate laboratory equipment and glassware.
• Collect, trend, and report data as needed.
• Assist with the implementation and validation of new laboratory equipment.
• Support the alignment of local quality documents and procedures with corporate policies.
• Provide support during internal and external audits.
• Build and maintain internal networks and develop external resources to facilitate task completion with suppliers.
• Proactively identify and assist in resolving out-of-specification (OOS) laboratory results.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily tasks to meet established schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Prepare product test samples for analysis.
• Collect, trend, and report data as needed.
• Assist with the implementation and validation of new laboratory equipment

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key Skills; Perform microbiological testing such as SDA, Bioburden, LAL, and other contamination assessments as required.
• Bachelor s degree in a scientific discipline or a minimum of three years of microbiology laboratory experience, preferably in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Conduct environmental monitoring activities.
• Prepare and quality-check media required for testing.
• Calibrate, clean, and decontaminate laboratory equipment and glassware.
• Bachelor s degree in a scientific discipline, or A minimum of three years of microbiology laboratory experience, preferably in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of laboratory operations.
• Proficiency in aseptic techniques and high attention to detail.
• Strong communication, organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or ISO 9001-regulated environments is preferred.
• 2-4 yrs experience
• Possibility to extend or convert to fulltime
• Med Device required
  

Our client is a leading medical technology Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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