Lab Technician

Position: Lab Technician 1
Launch Your Microbiology Career with a Global Pharmaceutical Leader Lab Technician I / Scientist I - Quality Control Microbiology

Are you passionate about microbiology, environmental monitoring, and ensuring the safety of life-saving pharmaceutical products? This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative Quality Control Microbiology team where you'll gain hands-on experience with advanced laboratory technologies, aseptic manufacturing environments, and industry-leading quality systems.

Whether you're an early-career microbiologist or a laboratory professional looking to expand your expertise, this role offers substantial growth potential within a large, established pharmaceutical organization.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Build specialized microbiology expertise

+ Gain experience in Environmental Monitoring, Microbial Identification, Finished Product Testing, Bacterial Filter Retention (BFR), and Method Validations.

+ Work with cutting-edge technologies, including MALDI microbial identification systems, Accugenix, LIMS, and SKAN isolators.

Make a direct impact on product quality and patient safety

+ Play a critical role in ensuring sterile manufacturing environments and supporting the release of pharmaceutical products that improve lives.

+ Investigate environmental trends, identify potential risks, and contribute to quality and compliance initiatives.

Develop your career in a highly regulated industry

+ Expand your knowledge of GMPs, aseptic processing, environmental monitoring, sterility assurance, and microbiological method validation.

+ Receive opportunities to train others, participate in investigations, and support cross-functional projects.

Work alongside industry experts

+ Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Validation, and Quality Control teams.

+ Learn from experienced microbiologists, scientists, and pharmaceutical professionals.

What You'll Be Doing

+ Perform environmental monitoring of clean rooms, personnel, water systems, compressed gases, and manufacturing areas in accordance with established procedures.

+ Conduct microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

+ Execute microbial identification activities, including sub-culturing, Gram staining, culture maintenance, and operation of MALDI-.

+ Support sterility assurance activities through bioburden, environmental monitoring, and bacterial filter retention (BFR) studies.

+ Investigate environmental excursions, out-of-limit results, and quality events while partnering with QA and manufacturing teams.

+ Perform microbiological method validations and support process validations, technology transfers, and equipment qualification activities.

+ Maintain laboratory documentation, data integrity, and compliance through LIMS and quality management systems.

+ Assist in training personnel on aseptic practices, gowning requirements, and microbiological procedures.

What We're Looking For

Required

+ Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related life science field.

+ 1-3 years of laboratory experience, preferably in microbiology, pharmaceutical quality control, biotechnology, food safety, or a regulated environment.

+ Strong understanding of microbiological techniques and laboratory practices.

+ Excellent organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

+ Environmental Monitoring experience.

+ Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or GMP laboratory experience.

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Experience with MALDI, Accugenix, LIMS, sterility testing, or bioburden testing.

+ Exposure to method validation, process validation, or aseptic manufacturing environments.

Career Growth Potential

This position is ideal for professionals seeking a long-term career path in:

+ Microbiology

+ Environmental Monitoring

+ Quality Control

+ Quality Assurance

+ Sterility Assurance

+ Validation

+ Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Successful candidates will gain exposure to advanced microbiological testing programs, regulatory compliance requirements, and highly specialized laboratory operations that can serve as a foundation for future Scientist, Senior Microbiologist, QA, Validation, or Laboratory Leadership roles.

Work Environment

+ 100% onsite within a pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory setting.

+ Work in controlled cleanroom environments, including ISO Class 5 areas.

+ A Shift

Schedule:

5:45 AM - 6:15 PM

+ Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on quality, compliance, and continuous learning.

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

If you're looking for more than just a laboratory job and want the opportunity to grow your microbiology expertise while contributing to the production of safe, high-quality pharmaceutical products, we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in Quality Control Microbiology with a respected industry leader.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Franklin Park, IL.

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