Microbiology Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring sampling in manufacturing and cleanroom areas, including viable and non-viable monitoring
• Collect microbiological samples from personnel, surfaces, air, compressed gas, and water according to approved procedures
• Conduct routine microbiological testing, such as bioburden, sterility support, endotoxin, and microbial limits
• Manage microbiological and sterility testing samples, including receiving, labeling, logging, and tracking
• Coordinate with external laboratories and supply chain teams for third-party testing and sample submission
• Analyze, document, and report microbiological and environmental monitoring results in approved forms and spreadsheets
• Escalate OOS, OOT, adverse trends, and contamination events to management and Quality Assurance
• Support investigations related to deviations, contamination events, and EM excursions
• Maintain inventory of microbiology supplies, media, reagents, and laboratory materials
• Adhere to GMP, GLP, GDP, safety procedures, and contamination control protocols

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• 1–2 years of experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, cleanroom, medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to follow strict procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• College diploma or certificate in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biology, or a related field
• Prior experience in a microbiology laboratory
• Knowledge of GMP or aseptic techniques
• Experience with environmental monitoring and sample handling

About the Company

Traferox creates, manufactures, and commercializes products used to transplant solid organs such as lungs, hearts, livers, kidneys, and pancreases. Using technologies invented by transplant surgeons, Traferox is committed to improving organ transplant outcomes and saving patients' lives.