Procter & Gamble · 14 hours ago
Microbiology Lab Technician
Iowa City, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$32.03/hr - $32.03/hrProcter & Gamble is seeking a Microbiology Lab Technician for their Iowa City Beauty Care Plant. The role involves conducting microbiology testing, maintaining quality systems, and contributing to continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
BeautyBrand MarketingCleaning ProductsConsumer GoodsCosmeticsNutritionPersonal Health
No H1B
Responsibilities
We do various types of work under minimal supervision including, raw material and finished product conventional microbiology testing, RO/DI water sampling and Environmental Monitoring
You are responsible for keeping quality systems operating, meeting performance goals and maintaining the high level of quality that consumers expect from our products
You are expected to get involved, take charge of situations and confront business-related problems
Qualification
Required
Have knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing and Laboratory Practices
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
Further, our 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
Additionally, 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
Preferred
College training in Biology/Microbiology. BS preferred
Company
Procter & Gamble
P&G was founded more than 185 years ago as a soap and candle company.
Founded in 1837
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.75B2025-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2024-05-02Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2021-04-18Undisclosed· $0.3M
Leadership Team
Jon Moeller
Chairman of the Board, President & Chief Executive Officer at Procter & Gamble
Mary Lynn Ferguson McHugh
Chief Executive Officer - Family Care and P&G Ventures
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