Quality Control Technician
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Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Pivot Bio:
Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of microbiology genomics crop nutrition and agriculture Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in fertilizer technology. Our first commercial product harnesses the power ofnaturally-occurringmicrobes modern gene editing and application technologies to provide nitrogen to crops. Weare dedicated to providingnew solutionsfor farmers to improve yield as they work to help feed the worlds growing population. Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio onForbesorPBS News Hour.
We are seeking a QualityControlTechniciantomonitorand inspect products and processes to ensurethey meetcompany and regulatory QCTechnicianwill perform tests analyzeresults and collaborate with production and R&D teams tomaintainproduct consistency and quality.
This role is a 40 hour per week temporary 6-month position with opportunity to convert to permanent. Located in our Creve Coeur MO location.
Essential functions
- Perform quality control testing for microbial products whichincludeviability assays pH measurements Gram stain with microscopy colony PCR etc.
- Deliver time-sensitive quality projects on time with required standards anddocumentation.
- Use aseptic techniques to sample microbial products with serological pipettes run plate-based serial dilution plate diluted microbial products with spread or spot plating techniquesbymanual and automated methods.
- Experience with molecular biology techniques preferred
- Record data and run Excel-based calculationswith accuracy and consistency. Apply data into LIMSplatformedsystems for evaluation. Generate reports as needed.
- Interpret results for meeting specifications and perform investigations when quality specifications are not met.
- Perform orparticipatein the statistical evaluation of test results as needed.
- Perform peer review of testing results and all supporting documentation and metadata as needed.
- Receive record and track inbound samples /material and ship outbound samples for quality testing purposes.
- Ability to follow anddemonstrateGood Documentation PracticesperALCOA guidelines.
- Ability to follow anddemonstrateMicrobial Lab Best Practices.
- Support all general lab operations necessary to keep the lab running safely and effectively including waste removal hazardous waste disposal safety policies equipment maintenance stocking of laboratory suppliesetc.
- Review Quality SOPs work instructions and department forms for accuracy and update as needed.Ability to draft new SOPs work instructions and department forms for new processes as needed using approved formats.
Competencies
Knowledge & Application
- Highlevel ofmulti-channel pipetting and plate-based assay skills.
- Experience with routine microbial characterization desired.
- Experience with productquality assuranceandquality controldesired.
- Ability to follow SOPs and work instructions good organization skills with attention to details.
- Good communicationskills and ability to work independently.
Complexity & Problem Solving
- Ability toevaluate testing results andassistin investigations as needed.
- Assistin root cause evaluations of deviationsas needed.
- Participate in continual process improvementsof department functionsas neededand to challengeestablished processes for improvement.
Collaboration & Interaction
- Participate across multiple department lines as needed to complete tasks affecting all stakeholders.
Work environment
- Labwarehouseand productionenvironment
- Involves liftingor moving products weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Standingsittingwalkingand testing forlong periodsof time.
Required Education & Experience
- Minimum2yearslab experience in Microbiologyand molecular biology preferred.
Mustbeauthorizedtowork in the United States.
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All remote positions and those not located in our Berkeley facility are paid based on National Benchmark data. Following employment growth beyond the hiring range is possible based on performance.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Inspection
- Calipers
- Coordinate Measuring Machine
- Food Industry
- GD&T
- ISO 9001
- Math
- Micrometer
- Quality Control
- HACCP
- Manufacturing
About Company
Pivot Bio is solving agriculture’s biggest challenge – delivering nitrogen to plants to feed a growing population without the negative impacts of synthetic fertilizer or compromising on yield.
