Hybrid QC Microbiologist II - 1st Shift en Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.

It's not what we make. It's what we make possible and the possibilities at Lifecore are endless!

This full-time, 1^st shift  position offers incredible benefits, competitive pay and a company culture focused on development and growth which include promotion opportunities.

The QC Microbiologist II will ensure accurate, reproducible, and timely QC testing in support of manufacturing. In addition, this position will support development, validation, and stability studies on and as needed basis; participate in methods improvement within the laboratory.  

 In this position, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Identify and report OOT and OOS results as testing is in process. 
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and method failures.
• Perform testing on in-process products, final product, and raw materials for routine testing, validation testing, and stability testing.
• Communicate results through appropriate documentation and batch records, statistical analysis, and trending.
• Acquire and maintain cleanroom and going qualification.  This entails maintaining proper hygiene and meeting physical challenges(balance, flexibility etc) that are involved in the gowning process.

This position could be a great fit for you if you have a high attention detail and enjoy working in a fast-paced laboratory along with the following:

• BS in Microbiology or related life science
• 2-5 years experience in lab applications
• GMP laboratory experience strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with one of the following: Sterility, Bioburden, endotoxin testing or environmental monitoring
• Established ability to identify and resolve technical problems
• Proven ability to work independently as well as function effectively as a team member
• Proven ability to maintain a high attention to detail

Starting Salary: $62,000 - $70,000 annual

Lifecore offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:

• Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company
• Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus
• Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full time employee:
  • 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.
  • Low cost dental and vision insurance
  • Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid
  • 3 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!)
  • 9 paid company holidays plus 1-2 personal holidays
  • 4 weeks of paid family leave after 1 year of employment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k plan with company matching contribution

Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFCR) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories.