Title: Quality Control Technician, Bacteriology & Immunology
Duration: 10/19/2026- 10/17/2027
Location: Charles City, IA
Shift: Monday-Friday, 6AM-2:30PM
Position summary
- The Quality Control Technician performs routine laboratory testing of manufacturing and environmental samples in support of Quality Control.
- The role focuses on hands-on bacteriology and immunology testing, accurate documentation, and adherence to aseptic technique, cGMP requirements, safety practices, and site procedures.
- This is a technician-level contractor position focused on following established procedures and completing routine laboratory activities. Training will be provided on site-specific methods, systems, and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine bacteriology and immunology assays on manufacturing and related laboratory samples according to approved procedures.
- Handle microbiology cultures and samples using appropriate aseptic technique and contamination-control practices.
- Perform pipetting, serial dilutions, sample preparation, and other routine laboratory techniques accurately and consistently.
- Prepare media, reagents, and other materials needed for testing.
- Conduct media fill inspections and equipment monitoring activities as assigned.
- Maintain testing schedules and monitor reagent and material supplies.
- Complete laboratory records and other documentation accurately and on time in accordance with cGMP requirements.
- Clean and maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, work areas, and facilities according to site procedures.
- Follow *** Quality Standards, policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
- Provide factual information and basic support for laboratory investigations, with escalation to qualified personnel when needed.
- Learn and use applicable QC software and site systems, including zLIMS and SAP, after training.
- Support routine laboratory activities and other duties within the Product of the position as assigned.
- Required qualifications and skills
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Relevant laboratory coursework, an associate degree in biology, microbiology, biotechnology, chemistry, or a related science, or equivalent hands-on laboratory experience is preferred.
- Basic understanding of aseptic technique and contamination control.
- Ability to perform accurate pipetting and serial dilutions.
- Familiarity with microbiology culture handling, media preparation, or routine laboratory testing is preferred.
- Ability to follow written procedures and complete detailed documentation accurately.
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn laboratory and business systems.
- Ability to work safely in a regulated laboratory environment.
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and willingness to learn.
Preferred experience
- Previous experience in a quality control, microbiology, bacteriology, immunology, pharmaceutical, animal health, food, or other regulated laboratory environment.
- Experience with cGMP documentation or laboratory information systems.
- Experience with immunology assays or microbiological testing methods.
- Product and level
- This role performs routine testing and laboratory support activities using established procedures. It does not require independent method development, advanced data analysis, extensive project leadership, or ownership of complex investigations.