QC Lab Technician

• Laboratory Testing & Assays: Perform routine QC testing, bioburden testing, direct inoculation, growth promotion, and membrane filtration on medical device products and environmental samples.
• Instrumentation & Equipment Operations: Efficiently operate standard laboratory equipment, including micropipettes, pH meters, analytical balances, and UV spectrophotometers.
• Instrument Validation & Documentation: Assist with writing, reviewing, and executing instrument validation protocols, test cases, and preparing technical validation documentation.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Visually inspect product samples for defects, issue defect notifications for out-of-specification (OOS) results, and ensure all activities adhere to strict safety practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Data Management & Entry: Accurately complete paper-based laboratory documentation and manage digital data entry across platforms such as LIMS (for environmental monitoring data) and SAP (for material management).

Required Qualifications & Skills

• education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, or a related Life Sciences discipline with strong hands-on industry experience, OR
  • Associate’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on laboratory experience.
• Core Technical Skills:
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience in microbiological testing methodologies (bioburden testing, direct inoculation, membrane filtration, and growth promotion).
  • Hands-on proficiency with micropipetting, operating pH meters, analytical balances, and UV spectrophotometers.
  • Strong technical writing skills for writing and executing validation protocols, test cases, and laboratory records.
• General Skills & Capabilities:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to read, interpret, and follow complex technical manuals and testing protocols.
  • Capability to hit the ground running with minimal training on standard lab techniques.

Preferred Qualifications & Screening Criteria

• Industry Experience: Prior industry laboratory experience (Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, or Cosmetics/Biotech) is strongly preferred over purely academic experience.
• Validation Experience: Hands-on experience in instrument validation protocol development and execution.
• Specialized Instrumentation: Knowledge or experience with mechanical testing equipment (e.g., Instron) is a strong plus.
• Candidate Fit: Mid-level candidates seeking stability for the project duration (ideally candidates with 3 to 10 years of overall experience).

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