Microbiology Technician - Sterile

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The Sterile Lab Microbiology Technician supports the laboratory’s sterility testing operations by performing sample preparation, data entry, and routine lab maintenance. This role assists senior microbiologists, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and maintains the integrity of sterile testing procedures and laboratory operations.

• Assist in checking method suitability for sterility tests, ensuring compliance with established cGMP, cGLP, and SOP standards.
• Prepare and organize samples for sterility testing, including proper handling, aliquoting, and storage.
• Prepare solutions, reagents, and media, ensuring accurate measurements, proper handling, and storage.
• Enter, verify, and maintain test data in laboratory information systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Perform general maintenance, cleaning, and care of laboratory equipment, glassware, and utensils to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Maintain clean and organized laboratory areas, including stock rooms and work spaces, while following proper biohazard waste disposal procedures.
• Assist microbiologists with equipment maintenance, cleaning, and routine lab operations.
• Track, document, and manage sample data, including receiving, logging, and inventory control using first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices.
• Participate in routine lab maintenance and inventory checks to ensure operational readiness.
• Follow sterile lab safety protocols and maintain compliance with Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) standards.
• Communicate effectively with Quality Assurance, Client Care, and internal teams to support workflow efficiency and laboratory objectives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Relevant laboratory experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of microbological techniques, sterile lab protocols, and sample handling.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow instructions precisely.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) and sterile environments preferred.
• Physical dexterity to perform testing accurately and precisely.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in reading, understanding, and complying with company policies and SOPs, including safety rules and regulations.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to maintain focus, complete work in a timely manner, and adapt to new skills and processes as needed.
• Experience with laboratory information systems and data entry.
• Experience working in cGLP or cGMP regulated laboratories.

Serving customers since 2004, Eagle offers the highest quality in preparation testing for sterility, bacterial endotoxins, microbial detection, beyond-use dating (BUD) determination and active ingredient potency. State‑of‑the‑art equipment, combined with the experience and knowledge of our team, makes Eagle the best choice for all testing needs. The Eagle team is committed not only to performing the best quality control testing, but also working relentlessly with our customers on solutions if tests receive unexpected results.

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• Team Oriented
• Deductive Reasoning
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management

• Detail Oriented:
  Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player:
  Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated:
  Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

• Growth Opportunities:
  Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Self‑Starter:
  Inspired to perform without outside help

• Bachelors or better in Biology or related field.
• Bachelors or better in Microbiology or related field.
• Bachelors or better in Science or related field.

(No additional experience listed)

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Internet News

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