Microbiology Technician 3rd Shift

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a worldclass Contract Development Manufacturing Organization partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington Indiana US and Halle/Westfalen Germany we offer a wide range of delivery systems including prefilled syringes liquid/lyophilized vials diluents for reconstitution powderfilled vials and sterile crystallization.

Our product types include biologics and small molecules cytotoxics highly potent compounds diluents for reconstitution and vaccines which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing we offer many support services including formulation and development lyophilization optimization global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale innovate and bring lifechanging medicines to patients worldwide.

Why join Team Simtra Because we:

Make it HAPPEN We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.

Make it TOGETHER We work as one respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teamsso we can solve problems in new ways.

Make it RIGHT We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellencefulfilling our commitments to the customer their patients and our team members.

Make it COUNT We take pride in our daytoday work knowing the impact we make taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.

This role:

The Microbiology Technician is an entrylevel position in the Microbiology lab. This position works independently to perform routine sampling and process samples in support of the Microbiology department. This position reports to a Microbiology Supervisor.

The third shift is Sunday through Thursday 10:00pm to 6:30am.

The responsibilities:

• Samples controlled environments per the sampling Master Plan utilizing aseptic technique.
• Documents and processes samples in a Laboratory environment.
• Performs real time risk assessments of the manufacturing areas and process.
• Accurately distinguishes and counts microbial recoveries (mold and bacteria)
• Enters data into Laboratory Information Management System.
• Maintains data integrity and ensures compliance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and worldwide regulatory requirements
• Will be required to recognize nonconformances.

Desired qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience preferred.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: JDE BPLM Pilgrim Trackwise LIMS etc.
• Must be able to communicate well.

Physical / Safety Requirements:

• Must be able to gown qualify for Grade A/B area.
• The position sometimes requires extended periods of standing.
• Must be able to wear applicable Personal Protective Equipment.
• Duties may require overtime work including nights holidays and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office and laboratory equipment is required
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs
• Must be able to qualify for 20/25 corrected vision and pass color blindness test.

In return youll be eligible for1:

• Day One Benefits
  • Medical & Dental Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
    • Spouse Life Insurance
    • Child Life Insurance
  • Short and LongTerm Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Time Off Program
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Parental Leave and more
  • Adoption Reimbursement Program
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Community and Volunteer Service Program
  • Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
  • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
    • Vision Coverage
    • Accident
    • Critical Illness
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Legal and more
  • Onsite Campus Amenities
    • Workout Facility
    • Cafeteria
    • Credit Union

1 Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/25

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.

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