• Perform daily testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products
• Perform assigned duties in the Quality Control Labs in an accurate manner and documents all results
• Perform duties in accordance with current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP)/Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and requirements
• Follow all relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and policies set forth by Young Living
• Write, edit, and/or review standard operating procedures (SOPs), Standard Test Methods (STMs), and equipment qualifications
• Perform method validations
• Train personnel
• Identify organisms detected in testing through gram stain and other methods
• Proficient in microbiology lab equipment such as microscope, incubators, and others
• Knowledge of BioMeriux Tempo and Vitek systems is a plus

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute all lab methods per Good Laboratory Practices to test raw materials, in-process samples and finished goods for dietary supplement, foods and personal care products
• Maintain the cleanliness of the lab, as well as other routine laboratory tasks
• Perform other microbial tests, including challenge testing to determine preservative efficacy, environmental monitoring, and probiotic testing
• Perform maintenance, verification, calibrations, and monitoring of laboratory instruments
• Aseptically sample products for microbial testing; determine levels of microorganisms and ensure all products are free of harmful pathogens
• Identify microorganisms by microscopic examination of physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics
• Prepare media and other solutions for microbiological testing
• Report test results and processes to ensure conformance to laboratory and document/record control procedures
• Log lab samples, approve out-of-specification (OOS) results, and create Certificates of Analysis (C of As)
• Order supplies and maintain chemical inventory
• Write and update simple instrument SOPs and test methods
• Familiar with official methods for microbial testing, including AOAC, USP, BAM, and others
• Proficient in Rapid Micro Identification
• Perform instrument qualifications
• Familiar with pathogen verification/identification methods

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality
• Dependability - Follows instructions and responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Initiative - Undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Computer Skills - Knowledge of database software, Internet software, spreadsheet software, and word-processing software

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in scientific field and 3–7 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time and may be required to talk and listen to employees and/customers.