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Apio, Inc.

QC Microbiologist Group Lead - 2nd Shift

chaska, MN

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QC Microbiologist Group Lead - 2nd Shift

Regular Full-Time Chaska, MN, US

13 days ago Requisition ID: 1540

It's not what we make. It's what we make possible . And the possibilities at Lifecore are endless!

This full-time position offers incredible benefits, 4-day work week, and a company culture focused on development and growth which include promotion opportunities.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced QC Microbiologist – Group Lead to support QC laboratory operations and provide technical leadership within our microbiology team. This role is responsible for coordinating testing activities, reviewing data and documentation, supporting laboratory investigations, and ensuring testing schedules are met to support internal customer needs.

In this role, you’ll have responsibility to:

Serve as a microbiology technical resource for laboratory personnel.

Lead and mentor a designated group of QC staff by establishing expectations, providing guidance, strengthening technical proficiency, and fostering professional growth.

Coordinate and support QC laboratory activities, including raw material, in-process, stability, and product release testing and environmental monitoring activities.

Identify, support and conduct lab investigations as well as implementation of corrective actions.

Identify and report OOT and OOS results as testing is in progress.

Troubleshoot laboratory equipment, methods, and testing issues to ensure timely resolution.

Assist in scheduling, performing, and completion/review of testing activities, as required.

Perform testing as needed and support completion of laboratory workload to maintain operational efficiency.

This position could be a great fit if you have strong leadership skills along with the following:

Bachelor's degree in microbiology or related life science.

5+ years’ experience in lab applications.

GMP laboratory experience with at least 1 year of experience in a leadership role.

Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: sterility, bioburden, endotoxin, or environmental monitoring.

Cleanroom experience strongly preferred.

Proven ability to effectively evaluate, organize, prioritize and direct workflow.

Schedule: 2 nd shift, Monday – Thursday, 1:00pm – 11:30pm

Starting annual salary: $80,000 - $90,000 + $100/per pay period 2nd shift premium

Lifecore offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:

Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company

Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus

Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full-time employee: 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.

Low-cost dental and vision insurance

Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid

3 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!)

9 paid company holidays plus 2 personal holidays

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

401k plan with company matching contribution

Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq:LFCR ) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories.

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