McKenna Labs is a full-service contract manufacturing company that specializes in hair, skin and body care products. We’ve been in the personal care development and manufacturing industry since 1998.
We are looking for a Microbiologist with strong analytical skills and a friendly demeanor to join our team. The role is part of the Quality Control Department responsible for the testing and support essential to maintain product quality and safety by monitoring controlling, and preventing microbial contamination throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring that products meet the stringent requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). This is an entry level full-time position that offers potential for growth. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

REQUIREMENTS

To fulfill requirements of job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BA/BS degree in microbiology, chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related field
• Good computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel.
• Effective oral and written business communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, work effectively and complete projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as material safety data sheets, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and test methods. Ability to speak effectively with employees, peers, and management within the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and calculate dilution factors.

The pay range for this role is $18.00 – $23.00 per hour. Compensation is commensurate with level of knowledge, education, skills, and experience applicable to the position.
We understand that each team member’s situation is unique, and so it is our intent to offer an overall benefits package that can be shaped and molded by each individual to fit their family’s needs. Our current benefits package, which is available to all full-time team members, includes medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, life and disability coverage, and other voluntary benefits.
We want everyone to feel welcome, respected and we are committed to providing the best space, experience and workplace for our teams – no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process and finished products using compendial methods such as USP, AOAC, FDA-BAM and in-house validated methods.
• Performs retesting of out-of-specification (OOS) results, assists with OOS investigations and OOS reports as directed.
• Performs water sampling at various ports and performs bioburden, TOC and conductivity testing.
• Performs Environmental Monitoring testing (for air and surface) per established protocol.
• Reviews water and EM test results and assists in investigation of excursions and preparation of relevant reports as directed.
• Effectively communicates testing progress or project status to Microbiology Lab Supervisor/designee.
• Performs timely cleaning and disinfection and handling biohazard and general wastes.
• Operates, maintains and ensures calibration of equipment including thermometers, analytical balances, pipettes and other related equipment used in the micro lab.
• Assists with new equipment qualification/ validation projects.
• Complies with cGMP, cGLP, FDA and other applicable industry regulations.
• Obtains samples from production and process sample preps for micro testing, including media prep as directed or outlined in the protocol.
• Conduct specific micro testing under guidance of the Microbiology Lab Supervisor.
• Processes samples from receipt through testing, including all associated documentation and recordkeeping including data entry, helping to ensure that all steps are completed in a thorough and timely manner as outlined in protocol.
• Adhere to and models good manufacturing practices (GMP) and good laboratory practices (GLP) at all times.
• Participate in internal cGMP and regulatory compliance audits as necessary.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Maintain a positive and productive relationship with co-workers and others with whom the position may have contact.
• Based on company needs, overtime is required.

To fulfill requirements of job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BA/BS degree in microbiology, chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related field
• Good computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel.
• Effective oral and written business communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, work effectively and complete projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as material safety data sheets, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and test methods. Ability to speak effectively with employees, peers, and management within the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and calculate dilution factors