Microbiology Lab Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Tampa, FL (Job ID 10066624)

Description

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Microbiology Lab Technician in Tampa, FL.

Long term Contract position
Shift: Sunday – Thursday or Tuesday – Saturday 7am-3:30pm
Compensation: $20/hr

Recent college grads encouraged to apply!

Position Summary
The Microbiology Lab Technician is responsible for performing both routine and non-routine microbiological testing and environmental monitoring activities to support sterile manufacturing operations. This position plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with cGMP standards and maintaining the integrity of the manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, supplies, and documentation required for environmental monitoring and laboratory testing.
• Don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including lab coat, scrubs, coveralls, or sterile garments as required.
• Conduct routine and investigational environmental monitoring of classified manufacturing, filling, and support areas, including monitoring of operational personnel.
• Collect viable and non-viable samples from facility cleanrooms and personnel.
• Collect critical utility samples (e.g., Water for Injection (WFI), Pure Air).
• Document sample collection, testing, and results in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and ALCOA principles.
• Incubate and interpret samples.
• Enter data into GLIMS database.
• Operate environmental monitoring and laboratory equipment including MetOne particle counters, Pinocchio (Compressed Air), and air samplers.
• Perform visual inspection of media fill units for turbidity and microbial presence.
• Test WFI in accordance with established standard operating procedures, including Bioburden and endotoxin/enhancement testing.
• Perform non-routine monitoring and testing as part of laboratory investigations and validation activities.
• Maintain laboratory supply inventory.
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned.

Supervision

• This position does not supervise direct reports.

Key Relationships

• Internal team members within the sterile manufacturing environment.

Qualifications / Training
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related Life Science discipline is required.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience within a cGMP-compliant industry preferred.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to achieve 20/20 correctable vision.
• Commitment to maintaining proper personal hygiene.
• Ability to wear laboratory PPE and attire as required.
• Ability to gown aseptically and work in a controlled environment for extended periods (no makeup, jewelry, or fingernail polish permitted).

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills with peers and management.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to work full-time onsite, including overtime and weekends as required to achieve departmental objectives.
• Ability to comprehend and strictly adhere to SOPs, test methods, and cGMP regulations.
• Intermediate oral and written communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated good work ethic, punctuality, and motivation.
• Fundamental knowledge of microbiological testing and environmental monitoring techniques.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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