Job Posting Title Microbiology Lab Technician at Procter & Gamble Company

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing and Laboratory Practices
College training in Biology/Microbiology (BS preferred)
Good computer skills, including file and directory creation, email, and Microsoft Office
Ability to demonstrate leadership: collaborate and build relationships with all levels of the organization
Ability to take ownership and successfully improve and track Daily Management Systems, Lab Excellence, Data Integrity, etc., and document/report critical issues to Management
Fluent in reading, writing, and communicating in English, specifically for procedures and reports
Willing to wear required safety personal protective equipment (eye protection, ear protection, safety shoes)
18 years of age or older
Willing to work overtime including weekends as needed, and any shift as required (shift preferences considered but flexibility expected)
Physical ability to use basic lab equipment; climb, stand, and move on stairs, ladders, and platforms; twist, turn, and bend; stand on concrete floors for extended periods
Skills in quality control processes, including operating, maintaining, calibrating, and cleaning automated equipment
Ability to maintain accurate records and data
Strong technical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of computers
Practical laboratory skills and good aseptic techniques

Responsibilities

Perform raw material and finished product conventional microbiology testing
Conduct RO/DI water sampling and Environmental Monitoring
Work under minimal supervision on testing, calibrations, and improvement work
Ensure uninterrupted continuity of facility, manufacturing, support systems, and processes
Drive continuous improvement through loss elimination and root cause problem solving
Keep quality systems operating and meet performance goals
Maintain high level of quality for consumer products
Get involved, take charge of situations, and confront business-related problems

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

MicrobiologyAseptic TechniquesGMPGLPMicrosoft OfficeLaboratory TestingWater SamplingEnvironmental MonitoringRaw Material TestingFinished Product Testing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Microbiology Lab Technician position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this Microbiology Lab Technician role remote or on-site?

This is an on-site position at the Iowa City Plant.

What skills are required for the Microbiology Lab Technician role?

Required skills include knowledge of Good Manufacturing and Laboratory Practices, college training in Biology/Microbiology (BS preferred), good computer skills including Microsoft Office, practical laboratory skills with good aseptic techniques, and fluency in English for reading, writing, and communicating procedures and reports.

What is the work environment like at the Iowa City Beauty Care Plant?

The environment is dynamic with a highly skilled group, offering a safe and diverse workplace, mentorship, coaching, training, and guidance, where technicians work under minimal supervision on testing, calibrations, and improvement work.

What makes a strong candidate for this Microbiology Lab Technician position?

Strong candidates have college training in Biology/Microbiology (BS preferred), demonstrate leadership through collaboration and relationship-building, can take ownership of Daily Management Systems and data integrity, and are willing to work any shift including overtime and weekends as needed.