Quality Control Microbiologist

Company:
Wasatch Labs

Job Summary

Develop and perform specialized quality assurance processes including quality systems development and monitoring to assist in establishing and maintaining effective quality assurance methods, Good Manufacturing Practice, and quality control processes. The Quality Control Microbiologist conducts quantitative and qualitative analysis of cosmetic, over the counter & pharmaceutical products according to FDA, ISO, GLP, cGMP, and Wasatch Product Development, LLC. Standard Operating Procedures. Duties will include Hardy Diagnostic compact dry plating as well as NeoGen microbiology systems of manufactured products through ISO standards and LIMS test protocols.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential

• Perform quality control tests in the lab as well as on-site when necessary
• Assist with testing and calibrating lab equipment in preparation for specific tasks
• Perform quality control tests on ingredients, completed products and product samples
• Prepare samples prior to shipping them to customers
• Follow all company policies and procedures to ensure product integrity and quality control
• Analyze retrieved data and prepare reports for laboratory management

Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related science discipline required with 0-2 years of related experience.
• 2+ years' laboratory experience in food manufacturing environment. experience in quality assurance, Good Lab Practices, and Good Manufacturing Practice. (Preferred)
• Capable of prioritizing tasks to meet goals and ensure product quality.
• Willing to meet on-call obligations as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Machines Typically Operated

Computer operations, word processing, spreadsheet, comprehensive statistical package, etc., pH meter, Scale, Analytical Scale, Hardy Diagnostics Compact Dry Micro Plating, Instrument Calibration, and Soleris microbiology system.

Typical Physical Requirements

• Frequently involves light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Involves a variety of physical activities including: lifting, feeling, talking, and repetitive motions
• Visual acuity required is the minimum standard for use with those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminals, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects, handling small parts, operation of simple machines, using measurement devices, assembling or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Typical Environmental Conditions

• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. This is a typical office or administrative environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will posses the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Our Benefits & Perks:

You will be part of an engaged, inclusive, global community that values family, giving back, beauty, and sustainability. We offer competitive benefits to eligible employees with comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage; supplemental life, voluntary short-term, and disability insurance; free access to therapists; a health savings account and 401k. You'll also be empowered to prioritize what's important to you through our vacation policy.