FSQ Microbiology Analyst

at Adecco US, Inc. in Bloomington, Illinois, United States

Job Description

FSQ Microbiology Analyst

Location: Bloomington, IL

Pay Rate: $33.00-$35.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM

Schedule Flexibility: Flexibility required based on lab activities

Position Summary

The FSQ Microbiology Analyst performs microbiological testing and related laboratory activities in accordance with approved methods, laboratory procedures, and ISO/IEC 17025 principles. This role supports laboratory operations by ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant execution of analyses, maintaining data integrity, and escalating deviations or atypical results to laboratory leadership.

Schedule

+ Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM

+ Flexibility required based on lab activities.

Main Responsibilities

Laboratory Day-to-Day Operations

+ Perform microbiological testing on raw materials, semi-finished product, finished product, and environmental samples per validated methods aligned with ISO 17025 principles.

+ Perform daily activities of the microbiology lab including, but not limited to:

+ Sample receiving

+ Quantitative and qualitative method analysis

+ Sample preparation

+ Sample homogenization

+ Laboratory sanitation

+ Media preparation

+ Plate reading and colony count

+ Data submission

+ Participate in lab bucket rotation for routine activities.

+ Perform compliance in daily workflows, equipment usage, efficiency support, and compliance with all laboratory SOPs.

Technical Support

+ Support laboratory Process/Project activities, including implementation of improvements and continuous improvement initiatives, as assigned.

+ Provide data and technical input to laboratory leadership during investigations or deviation assessments.

+ Support method validation, verification, and proficiency testing activities as assigned, including sample preparation, testing, and documentation.

+ Demonstrate attention to detail for data analysis and interpretation, ensuring data integrity, accurate data entry, and compliant result reporting.

Lab Program Compliance Support

+ Contribute compliance to all required laboratory management programs and ISO 17025 accreditation requirements, including but not limited to:

+ Proficiency testing

+ Data reporting

+ Equipment calibration and PM program

+ Data review, as approved

+ Intermediate equipment and lab program verifications

+ Facilities/utility management

+ Consumable inventory system

+ Report program and process non-conformances and give support to leadership for RCA/CAPA investigation.

+ Support Program and Process Continuous Improvement initiatives through participation, data collection, and execution of assigned actions.

+ Perform Laboratory Safety activities in accordance with procedures, including safe work practices and management of hazardous waste.

+ Support laboratory document control activities, including use of controlled procedures, accurate record completion, and adherence to revision requirements.

+ Escalate non-conformances and deviations to lab leadership for corrective actions.

Additional Expectations

The FSQ Microbiology Analyst is expected to consistently perform laboratory activities in accordance with approved methods, laboratory procedures, SOPs, quality requirements, and ISO/IEC 17025 principles. The position requires a strong focus on accuracy, data integrity, compliance, timely completion of laboratory activities, and effective communication with laboratory leadership.

The successful candidate will be expected to support routine laboratory operations while also contributing to investigations, validation and verification activities, proficiency testing, laboratory management programs, continuous improvement initiatives, safety activities, and corrective action processes.

Compensation: $33.00-$35.00 per hour

Location: Bloomington, IL

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM

Flexibility: Required based on lab activities

Pay Details: $33.00 to $35.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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+ The California Fair Chance Act

+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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