QC Microbiology Lab Support Technician (Sun - Wed)
Rensselaer, NYFull-time$18–23.5/hrPosted todayStill listed today
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Job overview
Eurofins PSS is hiring a QC Microbiology Lab Support Technician to support microbiological testing and environmental monitoring in regulated laboratory and manufacturing environments. The role includes sampling and routine utility testing, LIMS-based tracking, laboratory supply and equipment support, and basic microbial identification. The position is full-time, Sunday through Wednesday, with an afternoon and evening schedule.
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Company Description
At Eurofins PSS, we work with leading international companies across the pharma, medical device, food, cosmetic & consumer products industries - who all trust us with their mission-critical testing. For 20 years, our international network of teams have served clients at their sites, across 20 countries. PSS® is part of Eurofins Scientific, an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries, through a network of over 950 laboratories in 60 countries, and c.a. 63,000 employees.
Job Description
- Perform environmental monitoring of GMP manufacturing and process areas.
- Collect samples from high-purity water, clean steam, and compressed gas systems to support quality and compliance requirements.
- Conduct routine utility testing in accordance with established procedures.
- Use the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to track samples, test results, and laboratory activities.
- Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies, microbiological media, and reagents to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Support the coordination of equipment maintenance, calibration, and laboratory readiness activities.
- Assist with the training and onboarding of team members by sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Perform basic microbial identification and data review, as assigned.
- Conduct acceptance testing of commercially prepared microbiological culture media, as applicable.
- Participate in an on-call, overtime, and weekend rotation to support business and operational needs.
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience with microbiological testing and environmental monitoring programs.
- Exposure to regulated laboratory and manufacturing environments.
- Opportunities to develop expertise in LIMS, utility monitoring, GMP compliance, and laboratory operations.
- Collaboration with experienced scientists and quality professionals in a team-oriented environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Life Sciences, Microbiology majors preferred
- Relevant experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries
- Environmental Monitoring experience preferred
- Microbial identification procedure knowledge
- Knowledge cGMP is a plus
- Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
- Experience with LIMS preferred
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Additional Information
- Position is full-time, Sunday-Wednesday 12:30 PM - 11:00 PM.
- Pay range: $18.00- $23.50 per hour based on degree and experience level
- Excellent full-time benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,146 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$18–23.5/hr
- New York median$24–28/hr117 hourly ranges
- US median$22–26/hr1,035 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $20.75/hr, is 20% below the New York median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Laboratory Technician hourly ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 183 open Laboratory Technician jobs in New York and 2,146 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- University of Rochester36 open
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- Experience
- Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (891 postings).
- Education
- 279 of the 2,146 open Laboratory Technician jobs (13%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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