Micro Lab Technician

Micro Lab Technician 1st Shift

Work Schedule 6:30am- 2:30pm Monday through Friday

$22.00/hour

Allow me to introduce you to Kutol Products Company, we are a thriving hand soap and hand sanitizer manufacturer in Sharonville, Ohio. Every teammate here works towards our larger goal of “Clean Hands for a Healthy World.” If that is a purpose that excites you, please consider joining our team!

Our Micro Lab Technicians perform quality control tasks in relation to all microbiological testing in accordance with internal SOP’s, FDA and cGMP requirements. The varied duties and responsibilities of this role allow candidates to grow their skills, including:

• Performing aseptic microbiological testing of raw materials, in-process materials and finished products using USP agar methods and in compliance with SOP’s and GMP regulations.
• Maintaining the use of live microbiological agents and cultures and performing growth promotion in accordance with USP and SOP requirements.
• Collecting and analyzing samples for environmental monitoring such as USP Purified water, soft water, air and equipment.
• Evaluating data for trends and authoring standard operating procedures and microbiological test methods.

• Performing administrative duties to document work and lab investigations as necessary.

• Reviewing and approving laboratory data.
• Maintaining the Micro Lab in accordance with SOP’s.

• Calibrating operating, and maintaining instrumentation for product testing.

• Assisting in maintaining ample supplies in the micro lab and assist with inventory management.

• Back-up or assisting QC personnel as needed in the Quality Control Laboratory.

• Assisting in Out of Spec investigations, deviations and CAPA’s

Requirements

Education/ Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology or closely related discipline with a minimum 1 year of work experience in micro or medical lab setting

Knowledge/Skills & Ability

Ability to apply principles of logic or scientific thinking to practical problems.

Ability to read and interpret technical data and follow SOP’s

Strong math and reasoning skills – detail oriented and well organized

Communication skills including effective written and verbal communication.

Working knowledge of various testing apparatus and proficiency in applicable computer software and programs

Self-starter with ability to work independently.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Able to effectively balance and prioritize multiple tasks, deadlines, and interruptions simultaneously. Combination: sit 25% and stand/walk 75% with infrequent lifting up to 50 pounds

Benefits

As a company, we offer great perks to our teammates- stability in a thriving industry, competitive pay, and an environment that emphasizes our core values of respect, honesty and fairness. 1st shift is Monday through Friday 6:30am-2:30pm, overtime may be required as needed. Starting pay is $22/hour with a review and raise after 3 months, on your one year anniversary and annually thereafter. Kutol's benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401K and more AND we offer additional perks when we succeed as a team, including profit-sharing potential.

Our TeamMates enjoy working at Kutol because of our shared-fate environment and stability as an established 100+ year old local company. Please note, we are a drug free & tobacco free workplace. Apply now and see why Kutol is a fantastic place to work!