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Procter & Gamble · 3 hours ago

Microbiology Lab Technician

Iowa City, IA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$32.03/hr - $32.03/hr

Procter & Gamble is a leading company in the consumer goods industry, and they are seeking a Microbiology Lab Technician for their Iowa City Beauty Care Plant. The role involves performing microbiology testing, maintaining quality systems, and contributing to continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

BeautyBrand MarketingCleaning ProductsConsumer GoodsCosmeticsNutritionPersonal Health

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Do various types of work under minimal supervision including, raw material and finished product conventional microbiology testing, RO/DI water sampling and Environmental Monitoring

Play a meaningful role in the future of our brands

Keep quality systems operating, meeting performance goals and maintaining the high level of quality that consumers expect from our products

Get involved, take charge of situations and confront business-related problems

Demonstrate ability to collaborate and build relationships with all levels of the organization, inside and outside of the laboratories and QA area

Take ownership and successfully improve and track Daily Management Systems, Lab Excellence, Data Integrity, etc. to document and report to Management on critical issues

Qualification

Manufacturing PracticesMicrobiology testingLaboratory PracticesData IntegrityQuality control processesComputer skillsEnglish communicationLeadershipProblem-solving skills

Required

Have knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing and Laboratory Practices

College training in Biology/Microbiology. BS preferred

Have good computer skills, including file and directory creation, email and Microsoft Office

Show leadership: demonstrate ability to collaborate and build relationships with all levels of the organization, inside and outside of the laboratories and QA area

Are able take ownership and successfully improve and track Daily Management Systems, Lab Excellence, Data Integrity, etc. to document and report to Management on critical issues

Are fluent in reading, writing and communicating in English, specifically with reading and writing procedures and reports

Will wear required safety personal protective equipment (eye protection, ear protection, safety shoes)

Are 18 years of age or older

Technicians may be required to work overtime including weekends as needed

Changes in business volume and production requirements can cause the Plant to occasionally change the length of work shifts or the rotation schedule

Technicians should be willing to work any shift, if possible, shift preferences are taken into consideration, but all employees are expected to be willing to work any shift as needed

In order to perform the work described above in our manufacturing atmosphere, Microbiology Lab Technicians use basic lab equipment; climb, stand, and move around on stairs, ladders and platforms; twist, turn and bend; and stand on concrete floors for an extended period of time

Technicians have and are able to display skills in Quality control processes, including operating, maintaining calibrating and cleaning automated equipment; maintaining accurate records and data; have strong technical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills; and knowledge of computers

The safety of our people is of great importance to us. Technicians are asked to wear appropriate safety equipment, such as safety shoes, ear protection, eye protection and other job-related safety protection