Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Haves • Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific field (or equivalent laboratory experience) • 1+ year of microbiology, quality control, quality assurance, or laboratory experience • Strong understanding of quality control processes and laboratory best practices • Experience with aseptic technique and laboratory documentation • Familiarity with GLP and/or cGMP requirements • Experience following SOPs and maintaining accurate records • Strong communication and collaboration skills Ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Plusses • ISO-regulated environment experience • Experience supporting environmental monitoring programs • Experience with equipment validation, qualification, calibration, and preventive maintenance • Experience with CAPA, change control, document control, or quality management systems Previous experience supporting quality audits or investigations involving microbial deviations

Job Description

Job Description Insight Global is seeking a Microbiologist Technician to support one of our clients in Lexington, KY. This individual will play a key role in supporting microbiology laboratory operations through testing, environmental monitoring, quality system compliance, and laboratory maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on laboratory experience, strong documentation skills, and a solid understanding of quality control processes within a regulated environment. This individual will work closely with Quality Assurance and laboratory teams to ensure compliance with GLP/cGMP standards while supporting testing of raw materials and finished products, microbial investigations, equipment monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Perform routine microbiological testing on raw materials and finished products • Support administration of the environmental monitoring program • Participate in investigations related to microbial data deviations • Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and testing methods • Support equipment validation, qualification, calibration, and preventive maintenance activities • Maintain laboratory records, data archives, and sample inventories • Document laboratory activities in compliance with GLP/cGMP requirements • Manage and document changes through quality systems and change control processes • Compile and trend microbiological data • Support quality audits and quality management system activities • Assist with stability studies and product performance evaluations • Order laboratory supplies and chemicals as needed • Maintain laboratory cleanliness, safety, and compliance standards • Identify and address potential safety and quality risks Follow all company safety procedures and regulatory requirements