Lab Technician

Job ID
130743
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Our client is currently seeking a Lab Technician for a 6 month contract opportunity in St. Louis, MO.

Overview
This entry-level Lab Technician will support microbiological testing and analysis of raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples. The position requires adherence to established procedures and regulatory guidelines in a cGMP laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

  • Follow good documentation practices for all laboratory activities

  • Receive media, reagents, and solutions

  • Run autoclave cycles and maintain equipment readiness

  • Archive data and files per site procedures

  • Perform housekeeping and cleaning

  • Create samples in LIMS and send test results to customers

  • Conduct water and product bioburden testing

  • Perform gram stain and interpret results

  • Carry out environmental monitoring in production areas

  • Perform microbial limits testing as per USP <61> and <62>

  • Conduct endotoxin testing using kinetic methods

  • Sample water in various production zones

  • Follow site HSE policies and participate in GMP walkthroughs

  • Support safe work standards in the laboratory

  • Review and approve select levels of peer work

  • Handle package receipt and dispatch from other sites

  • Order laboratory supplies

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, or a related scientific field, or equivalent education and experience

  • Experience in a cGMP environment preferred

  • Familiarity with lab instrumentation such as analytical balances, pH meters, TOC analyzers, and autoclaves

  • Ability to perform purified and DI water testing to USP standards

  • Knowledge of aseptic techniques and microbiological principles

  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office

  • Strong organizational and communication skills

  • Ability to work 8-hour shifts with potential for nights, weekends, and holidays

  • Comfortable working in both laboratory (80%) and office (20%) environments

  • Reports to the Supervisor of Quality Microbiology and interacts with various departments including R&D, Production, Safety, and Logistics




 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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