Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician, Athens, GA 6 months

Sigma Systems is looking to hire a Quality Control Technician

Normal 9 am – 5 pm, no shift work

• Performs operations necessary for quality testing.
• Performs generally supervised, routine tasks, following SOPs, which may include: environmental monitoring testing, water testing, simple routine testing of in-process and final products in accordance with GMP.
• Collect environmental monitoring samples (both viable and non-viable air and surface) in manufacturing aseptic processing areas
• Environmental monitoring plate reads
• Conduct contaminant identification.
• Assist with protocol testing as needed
• Prepping and maintenance of supplies and environmental monitoring equipment.
• Utilize standard operating procedures to conduct environmental monitoring activities.
• Use data management systems to enter and track results.
• Demonstrate a visible & tangible commitment to HSE.
• In addition to the above, other assigned duties & projects deemed appropriate within the position scope.
• Able to operate assigned lab equipment.
• May order supplies needed in the labs.
• May assist in preparation of media, washing of glassware and operation of autoclave.
• Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor and other experienced operators.

• A Bachelor's degree with a degree focused in microbiology is preferred.
• An associate's degree or pursuing a relevant degree with applicable microbiological experience is considered.
• Experience:
  
  1 to 2 years
• Experience with enumeration of bacterial colonies on agar plates
• Experience with gram stain techniques
• Experience with aseptic techniques, clean room operations, or microbial control.
• Ability to meet standards for aseptic gowning qualification
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including flexibility, collaboration, and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft business office applications
• Experience with LIMS systems