QC Microbiology Technician, 2nd Shift

The QC Microbiology Technician will work closely with QC Microbiologists and the QC Microbiology Manager to support development and readiness activities for the Quality Control Microbiology lab. The role involves routine sampling of items undergoing QC testing, performing microbiology techniques and assays to generate data needed for product support, and managing day-to-day tasks within the lab, including consumables ordering, daily instrument calibration/verification, and laboratory waste management.

This position is essential to maintaining efficient lab operations by upholding a quality mindset with a focus on attention to detail, on‑time delivery, and a commitment to quality excellence.

Shift: 2nd shift, hours 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm.
Shift differential will be discussed.

• Exemplify team‑oriented behaviors and act as both a facilitator and contributor to special projects as needed.
• Set deadlines and prioritize tasks for self, team members, and stakeholders, reviewing and approving work performed by coworkers for accuracy and alignment with procedures.
• Collaborate internally to resolve quality non‑conformance events regarding facility, in‑process, finished, and released products.
• Support QC Microbiologists and QC leadership in establishing the new GMP QC Microbiology Laboratory.
• Maintain a constant state of safety and inspection‑readiness in the QC microbiology laboratory.
• Hold self‑accountability for rigorous scientific and quality work standards.
• Perform sampling of components, raw materials, in‑process samples, finished product samples, and stability samples.
• Conduct routine environmental monitoring of the facility.
• Perform common microbiology testing on incoming components, raw materials, in‑process samples, finished product samples, and stability samples, adhering to best practices that align with SOPs, compliance requirements, quality guidelines, and site goals.
• Execute conventional laboratory procedures such as weighing on analytical balances, glassware wash/prep, daily equipment calibrations, and peer review of test parameters and reagent preparations.
• Support testing related to validation protocols, laboratory studies, and cleaning validations.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on QC lab instrumentation as needed using written SOPs or assist vendors when vendors perform maintenance.
• Conduct troubleshooting activities related to methods/assays, equipment malfunctions, deviations, and out‑of‑spec investigations.
• Provide support during laboratory investigations.
• Manage laboratory waste while adhering to Environmental, Health, & Safety standards required in a GMP lab.
• Support manufacturing process control and process improvement projects.
• Diligently maintain laboratory documentation to ensure organization and regulatory compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in science (Chemistry or Biochemistry preferred) or equivalent related experience.
• Strong math and documentation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal interaction skills.
• Ability to work in a highly regulated environment.
• Exceptional computer skills evidenced by hands‑on work with automated data management and/or data analysis systems (LIMS, JMP, Minitab, etc.).

• Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and methods supporting endotoxin, sterility, and bioburden analyses.
• Demonstrated experience with environmental monitoring.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, and/or Lean principles.
• Experience in an isolator‑based aseptic drug product manufacturing facility.
• Experience performing container closure integrity testing (CCIT).

INCOG Bio Pharma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at INCOG Bio Pharma are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical disability, sexual orientation, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.