Technician I - Microbiology (Pharmaceutical Testing)

Location: Crown Point, Indiana, USA; candidates should live within a commutable range

Company

hirify.global provides analytical testing services across food, environmental, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, genomics, clinical, and other life sciences industries.

What you will do

• Prepare and perform microbiological tests for medical devices and pharmaceutical products under USP, FDA, AAMI, ISO, and cGMP procedures.
• Conduct bioburden, LAL endotoxin, sterility, particulate matter, and cleanroom validation and monitoring tests.
• Record, analyze, and present accurate test results, including technical reports with tables, graphs, and diagrams.
• Perform equipment, media, and microorganism quality control, as well as equipment qualification, maintenance, and calibration.
• Manage test samples, laboratory supplies, cleanroom gowning, laboratory cleaning, troubleshooting, and onsite or offsite testing.
• Report deviations and nonconformities and support root cause analysis, CAPA, OOS, nonconformance investigation, and change control activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or a related life science.
• Ideally 1–3 years of experience performing basic microbiological laboratory tests.
• At least 1 year of experience with GMP, ISO, USP, or related standards.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment including microscopes, autoclaves, balances, hoods, particulate counters, membrane filtration systems, and endotoxin plate readers.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues, perform corrective actions, train others, multitask, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to work with potentially hazardous chemicals and reagents and lift up to 30 pounds.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.