Quality Control Technician II - Micro

Location: St. Louis

At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We’re looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With 4,000+ team members worldwide, we lead with pride and purpose—prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn’t just our tagline, it’s the higher standard we live by every day.
** Job Description Summary
** Provides technical support at an entry level. Will evaluate material and product quality by performing various procedures in the microbiology laboratory. This individual performs analysis on Raw Materials, Finished Products, Stability, water, and environmental monitoring samples using established analytical methods.
** Job Description
**** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS****:
*** Follow good documentation practices for the accurate and timely documentation of all activities
* Receive media, reagents and solutions into the laboratory
* Run autoclave cycles routinely
* Archive data and files per site procedures
* Perform routine housekeeping and cleaning
* Create samples in LIMS and send test results from LIMS to customers
* Perform water testing for legacy Spec Gx sites
* Perform product bioburden testing on incoming raw materials, swabs and finished products
* Ability to perform gram stain and interpret data
* Perform environmental monitoring in production
* Perform microbial limits testing as per USP &
* Perform endotoxin testing
* Perform water sampling in various production areas
* Follow site HSE Policies and perform GMP walkthroughs
* Assist with establishing & maintaining safe work standards in the lab
* Peer review and approve some levels of work
* Receive and send packages from various MNK sites
* Order supplies needed for daily activities
** DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS****:
*** LIMS entry of data
* Use of analytical balance, pH Meter, TOC Analyzer, Autoclave
* Maintain instrument readiness
** MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS****:
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* *** ducation:
** Bachelor’s Degree in science related field (Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology) or equivalent combination of education, experience, and competencies.
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* Experience:

** Experience in a cGMP environment is preferred. Working knowledge of instrumentation preferred.
** Preferred Skills/

Qualifications:

*** Use of analytical balance, pH Meter, TOC Analyzer
* Performs purified & DI water testing as required by USP
* Performs plant environmental monitoring
* Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
* Substantial acquaintance with and understanding of application of basic principles, theories and concepts in Microbiology
* Basic knowledge and understanding of aseptic technique
* Use and/or Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards
** Skills/

Competencies:

** Informing, Customer Focus, Listening, Perseverance, Organizing, function/technical skills, Peer Relationships, Comfort around Higher Management
** ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP/SCOPE:
** Reports to the Supervisor Quality Microbiology. Contacts involve matters of moderate importance to the organization and include R&D, Marketing, Production Superintendents, Production Engineers, Production Lead Operators, Logistics, Safety and DEA. Infrequent customer contacts on routine matters.
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* WORKING CONDITIONS:

*** 80% Laboratory exposure to plant products, solvents and reagents, some of which are hazardous or potent compounds
* 20% Office environment
* Required to work 8 hour shifts, the potential for night, weekend, and holiday work depending on the lab
** DISCLAIMER:
*** The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
*** EEO Statement:
** We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual…