Lab Associate, Kinston

Job Summary

In this role, you will perform routine and non-routine testing to support product release and plant operations, including but not limited to environmental monitoring, water testing, and other laboratory functions as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine product release testing, including, but not limited to, bacterial endotoxin, bioburden, particulate, silicone.
• Perform routine testing to support plant operations, including environmental monitoring, water testing, and personnel monitoring.
• Perform incoming material testing, including growth promotion testing of culture media and incoming testing of biological indicators.
• Perform microbial identification using the WID-MID software®.
• Review laboratory data as required.
• Participate in basic laboratory support functions, including cleaning and preparing materials and glassware for testing.
• Provide support for validation, method transfers, and project related work.
• Assist in preparation of work instructions, SOPs, and qualification documentation.
• Provide support during internal and external audits.
• Participate in or assist with the identification, investigation (OOS’s) and resolution of problems in the laboratory.
• Apply cGMP requirements, data integrity, and internal procedures.
• Adhere to established laboratory safety procedures.
• Meet individual and departmental goals as required.
• Work effectively as a team member with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude to support continuous improvement in laboratory functions, while also being able to independently use established methods and procedures.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Education

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

Work Experience

• No minimum years of experience required.
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role preferred.
• Experience in lab Instrumentation preferred.
• Experience working in a laboratory or cGMP/pharmaceutical environment preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in English.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Shift

Monday- Friday 2nd Shift. 3.00pm-11.30pm.