Pivot Bio · 16 hours ago
Quality Control Technician
Creve Coeur, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$22.40/hr - $28/hr
2+ years expPivot Bio is pioneering advances in fertilizer technology through microbiology and genomics. They are seeking a Quality Control Technician to monitor and inspect products and processes, ensuring they meet company and regulatory standards while collaborating with production and R&D teams to maintain product quality.
BiotechnologyAgricultureRenewable EnergyAgTechCleanTech
Responsibilities
Perform quality control testing for microbial products which include viability assays, pH measurements, Gram stain with microscopy, colony PCR, etc
Deliver time-sensitive quality projects on time with required standards and documentation
Use aseptic techniques to sample microbial products with serological pipettes, run plate-based serial dilution, plate diluted microbial products with spread or spot plating techniques by manual and automated methods
Record data and run Excel-based calculations with accuracy and consistency. Apply data into LIMS platformed systems for evaluation. Generate reports as needed
Interpret results for meeting specifications and perform investigations when quality specifications are not met
Perform or participate in the statistical evaluation of test results as needed
Perform peer review of testing results and all supporting documentation and metadata as needed
Receive, record, and track inbound samples/material and ship outbound samples for quality testing purposes
Ability to follow and demonstrate Good Documentation Practices per ALCOA guidelines
Ability to follow and demonstrate Microbial Lab Best Practices
Support all general lab operations necessary to keep the lab running safely and effectively, including waste removal, hazardous waste disposal, safety policies, equipment maintenance, stocking of laboratory supplies, etc
Review Quality SOPs, work instructions, and department forms for accuracy and update as needed
Ability to draft new SOPs, work instructions, and department forms for new processes as needed using approved formats
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years lab experience in Microbiology required and molecular biology preferred
Ability to follow and demonstrate Good Documentation Practices per ALCOA guidelines
Ability to follow and demonstrate Microbial Lab Best Practices
High level of multi-channel pipetting and plate-based assay skills required
Ability to follow SOPs and work instructions, good organization skills with attention to details
Good communication skills and ability to work independently
Ability to evaluate testing results and assist in investigations as needed
Assist in root cause evaluations of deviations as needed
Participate in continual process improvements of department functions as needed and to challenge established processes for improvement
Participate across multiple department lines as needed to complete tasks affecting all stakeholders
Involves lifting or moving products weighing up to 50 pounds
Standing, sitting, walking and testing for long periods of time
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
Experience with molecular biology techniques, preferred
Experience with routine microbial characterization desired
Experience with product quality assurance and quality control desired
Company
Pivot Bio
Pivot Bio is an agricultural tech company improving the microbiome by taking nitrogen from the air and making it available for plants.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
2023 (5)
2022 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$616.9MKey Investors
DCVC,Temasek HoldingsBloombergNEFBreakthrough Energy Ventures,Temasek Holdings
2021-07-19Series D· $430M
2021-04-08Grant
2020-04-30Series C· $100M
Leadership Team
Christopher Abbott
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Houghton
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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