You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support microbiological testing and sterility assurance in a regulated manufacturing environment. The technician will collaborate closely with the production team, ensuring compliance with required aseptic techniques and undertaking environmental monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine monitoring once per week, including duties in physical EM.
• Engage hands-on with the Production team to oversee growing processes and teach aseptic techniques in both Grade A and Grade C environments.
• Participate in sterility testing and adapt to new microbial assays, such as bioburden and growth assays.

Qualifications

• BS Degree.
• 2 years of industry experience focused on microbiology laboratory experience relating to environmental monitoring, microbiology laboratory operations, or sterility assurance.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or radiopharmaceutical aseptic manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of microbiological testing methods and quality control procedures.
• Ability to author and dictate SOPs and support investigations.

Skills

• Proficiency in microbiological testing methods.
• Strong communication for writing SOPs.
• Teamwork and ability to support process investigations.

Experience

• 2 years of industry experience in the relevant field of microbiology and environmental monitoring.

Additional Requirements

1st shift schedule from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with some flexibility for an earlier start time.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

Medix is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Medix is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*As a job position within our Life Sciences division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: high-risk work environments (warehouse or industrial areas), high-risk/ high-error job duties that could result in life-threatening injury or death, operation of heavy-duty machinery, working with hazardous chemicals, exposure to other dangerous materials, such as drugs and sharp instruments. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.