Job Title: Quality Control Testing Technician
Location: Andover, MA 01810
100% onsite
Duration: 12 months contract
Role Summary
This role is based in the Quality Control Microbiology Laboratory in Andover, supporting daily laboratory operations. The position primarily works first shift (Monday through Friday) with occasional weekend and holiday responsibilities. The candidate should be flexible to perform both laboratory testing and office-based tasks as needed.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for performing a variety of microbiological assays in support of routine testing for commercial raw materials, production intermediate and bulk samples, finished product, and process & cleaning validation samples.
Testing includes but is not limited to fundamental and advanced testing formats for the following areas of testing: Bioburden, Endotoxin, Biological Indicators, PCR, and Microbial Identification.
The incumbent may also have some responsibilities assisting with instrument validations and other special projects, as well as assisting with training of new group members, authoring SOP revisions and participating in investigation writing.
The incumbent must have the ability to interpret and document test results according to standard operating procedures and Data Integrity principles using all standard Quality systems, and have experience working in a cGLP setting
PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The desired candidate must have the ability to perform laboratory and office work which includes walking, standing, and sitting throughout a shift.
Candidate must have the ability to effectively manipulate laboratory testing apparatus.
Candidate must have the ability to read, comprehend and follow procedures.
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Some rotational weekend and Holiday coverage is required to support the commercial manufacturing schedule
Adhere to safe work practices and procedures, including aseptic gowning procedures