Quality Lab Associate III (Microbial Investigations) - 8 Openings at DivIHN Integration Inc

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Exciting Career Opportunity: Quality Lab Associate III (Microbial Investigations) - 8 Openings)!

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience with a global leader in medical technology? Join DivIHN Integration in partnering with a top-tier client in Marion, NC, and be part of a team that's making a difference in healthcare!

Position Highlights
Role: Quality Lab Associate III (Microbial Investigations) - 8 Openings
Location: Marion, NC
Duration: 6 months

Why This Opportunity?
Our client is a trusted name in healthcare, specializing in Renal Care, Hospital Care, Surgical Care, Nutritional Care, and Respiratory Care. As a Quality Lab Associate or Lab Technician, you'll contribute to the production of life-changing medical products used in healthcare settings worldwide!

Hiring Process

• Single Video Interview with a DivIHN Account Manager
• Decision Made on Resume Quality: The hiring manager will assess resumes from all suppliers to make final decisions

12 hour rotating shift

Hours will be 7 AM - 7 PM

Candidates will be required to enter clean rooms and will need to be fully gowned for that piece of the process.

Position Summary
Responsible for reading plates for EM, Bioburden, and special project testing and recording test results. Performs additional microbiological testing as required.

Job Responsibilities
Operate lab equipment such as laminar flow hoods, autoclave, incubators, and other equipment
Read plates and enter test results and other data into LIMS
Initiate paperwork for microbial out of limit investigations and provide needed information to Investigators
Perform monthly safety audits
Sustain a clean and safe work environment utilizing 6S principles
Perform growth promotion testing and media sterility verification; release media in BLAS and LIMS
Approve paperwork including Microbial Identification forms, media production, growth tests, and incubator logs
Assist in assimilating the monthly Microbial Identification report
Prepare media used for microbiological testing such as TSA and TSB
Perform Thermal Death Time testing
Responsible for general housekeeping of Laboratory

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Computer literate/knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel)
Familiarity with quality based computer systems such as LIMS
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a timely manner
Must have a basic understanding of laboratory instrumentation and equipment such as laminar flow hoods, autoclaves, incubators
Good documentation skills and knowledge of GDPs (Good Documentation Practices)
Knowledge of aseptic sampling and testing techniques and microbiological testing according to FDA, cGMP, GLPs and USP testing methodology
Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and peers
Knowledge of aseptic technique and microbiological testing according to FDA, cGMP, GLPs and USP testing methodology
Must be experienced in executing general microbiology procedures
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Required Education and Experience
B.S. degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related science
0-2 years of experience; minimum 1 year experience in Pharmaceutical/Medical Device industry preferred

Other Duties as Assigned
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required.

About us:

DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.

DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.