Lead Quality Technician

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

We are seeking a Master-level Microbiology Lab Quality Control Technician to support full-scale bacterial retention testing for biopharmaceutical membranes and filtration devices. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safety, quality, and productivity through advanced testing operations, troubleshooting of test setups and processes, and expert use of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). The successful candidate will model Merck and MilliporeSigma values, ensure strict compliance with SOPs, batch records, and test methods, and serve as a role model and mentor for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) excellence while actively contributing to site-wide EHS initiatives. This is a D shift position Saturday- Monday 6AM-6PM. Duties include:

• Perform troubleshooting and advanced set-ups.
• Review, verify, and approve test and process data in the Laboratory Information Management System.
• Lead lab sustainability efforts.
• Lead technical operations in the lab under minimal supervision.
• Fill in for Lead Technician on a temporary basis.
• Assignments are complex in nature.
• Perform product testing in compliance with SOPs, GMP, and quality and safety specifications
• Independently execute required laboratory testing procedures
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot quality lab equipment and advanced test systems
• Support complex lab operations, projects, and technical activities with minimal supervision
• Accurately complete, review, and approve GMP documentation and LIMS data
• Participate in OOS investigations, protocols, qualifications, and validations
• Proactively identify and report safety, quality, and productivity concerns; maintain an orderly workspace
• Lead technical operations, sustainability initiatives, and temporarily assume Lead Technician responsibilities

Physical Attributes

• Exposure to machinery, chemical reagents, biological materials at Biosafety Levels 1 and 2, and equipment in a laboratory environment.
• 100% Standing and/or sitting for duration of shift, up to 12 hours.
• Frequent lifting of lbs. necessary/Max lifting – 40 to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend and twist as needed.
• Must be able to grasp, manipulate and handle objects consistently and regularly, Fine motor skills are required.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of laboratory or equivalent experience with progressive responsibilities and demonstrated performance.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience with Laboratory Information Systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a STEM field.
• 2+ years of experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems.
• 2+ years Aseptic laboratory experience.
• Strong knowledge of EHS, ISO, cGMP, and other laboratory and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Reliable and self-motivated.
• Read, follow and understand Test Methods, Test Specifications, and other technical documentation.

Pay Range for this position: $26 -$40 per hour

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

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