To apply for this position, please send your resume to Hrdept@aurorapharmaceutical.com
Job title: Lab Technician/Microbiology
Supervisor: QC Manager
Duties:
- Performs routine sampling, analysis and documentation of pharmaceutical samples – raw materials, intermediates, drug products, package materials*
- Accurately weighs samples and prepares volumetric solutions*
- Performs analytical tests: titration, conductivity, pH, residuals on ignition, specific gravity, loss on drying, etc.*
- Generates experimental data according to written SOP, protocol, method, or work instructions*
- Follows guidelines when recording data*
- Accurately calculates and reports results*
- Accurately maintains laboratory data and logs*
- Maintains, calibrates and cleans laboratory equipment*
- Tests for microbial count, total organic carbon, conductivity and others as needed*
- Performs environmental monitoring for production areas*
- Conducts microbiological sampling and testing as requested and as needed for production*
- Accurately and timely prepares documentation and reports for microbial work*
- Develops microbial procedures and standards*
- Obtains and tests water samples*
- Cleans glassware*
- Accurately labels samples and chemicals*
- Collaborates in cross-functional teams*
- Follows all Aurora Pharmaceutical policies, procedures, regulations and the employee handbook.*
- Follows designated work schedule.*
- Assumes additional responsibilities as requested.*
- Accepts and acts upon supervisory directions.*
- Supports supervisor’s role.
- Demonstrates flexibility, i.e. willingly takes on new tasks.*
(*denotes essential job functions)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Prefer candidates with interest and background in pharmaceutical testing, sampling and regulations
- Basic knowledge of analytical chemistry and laboratory concepts and techniques
- Basic knowledge of computer applications
Education:
- Bachelor’s in Chemistry or microbiology
- Will consider: Associates in life sciences and 2 years of experience in a lab setting.
This job description is subject to change at the sole discretion of Aurora Pharmaceutical.
Send resume to hrdept@aurorapharmaceutical.com
No calls please.
