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Job Description
Job Description
Position Description
The EQ Technician I performs routine and non-routine microbiological and biological testing supporting manufacturing operations, utility systems, sterilizers, raw materials, in-process products, and final products. The role requires strict adherence to SOPs, STMs, cGMP, SLP, cGDP, safety procedures, and laboratory standards.
Responsibilities include:
- Perform microbiological testing such as bioburden, particulate monitoring, environmental monitoring, growth promotion, gram staining, organism culture, membrane filtration, and plate inoculation.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including particle counters, sterilizers, ovens, pipettes, microscopes, centrifuges, water baths, LAFs, and BSCs.
- Maintain accurate batch records, controlled worksheets, electronic laboratory records, and LIMS/database documentation.
- Support manufacturing investigations, technical studies, production issues, and laboratory investigations.
- Identify and escalate inconsistent or questionable test results and participate in problem resolution.
- Prepare and sterilize laboratory media and materials according to established procedures.
- Work in laboratory, cleanroom, and manufacturing environments while following PPE and gowning requirements.
- Occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 25 lbs.
Skills Required
- Microbiology / biological laboratory testing
- Environmental monitoring
- Bioburden testing
- Aseptic technique
- Membrane filtration / plate inoculation
- Laboratory instrumentation
- cGMP / cGDP / SLP / SOP compliance
- LIMS / laboratory documentation
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, communication, and documentation
Experience Required
- Minimum 2 years preferred in a biological or environmental laboratory environment.
- Experience with microbiological testing, laboratory equipment, documentation, and regulated manufacturing environments is highly relevant.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations and follow detailed laboratory procedures.
Education Required
- High School Diploma required
- Additional education or coursework in Microbiology, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related laboratory discipline would be beneficial
With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit www.acrocorp.com.
Company Description
With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit www.acrocorp.com.
Location and commute
Austin, TX .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3089997729.