Microbiology Lab Technician - Quality Control

As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

The Quality Lab Technician will conduct our microbial finished product, raw materials, personnel, and environmental testing. This role is part of Kimberly-Clark’s commitment to pioneering and upholding World Class Best Maintenance practices at a global level and applying those standards to safely produce premium Huggies® Baby Wipes right here in Maumelle, AR. It starts with YOU.

In this role, you will:

• Perform quality tasks in and outside of the lab including finished product, water, raw material, personnel, and environmental microbiological testing.

• Participate in sanitization audits.

• Perform computer data entry.

• Create, review, and modify Quality work instructions and forms.

• Create and review records of the Quality Management System (QMS) using Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).

• Properly identify and react to quality issues.

• Flow to work to support quality team needs.

• Aseptically conduct microbiological testing in a timely manner.

• Keep testing supplies, quality lab, storage, and work areas organized, clean, and sanitized (where applicable) to avoid cross contamination.

• Receive and document receipt of quality supplies as well as retrieve, review, and record applicable Certificate of Analysis and/or Certificate of Conformance (COAs, COCs).

• Record daily testing and activities using software (LIMS) and in various logbooks utilizing GDPs.

• Perform verifications on calibrated equipment as needed.

• Assist in validation studies as needed.

• Conduct record audits.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge regarding sector and facility converting and coform quality needs.

• Provide feedback to appropriate personnel regarding the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

• Have Operations shut asset down to correct immediate quality issues as necessary.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

As a person, you’re a learner, a natural leader – someone who is always reliable, taking initiative to solve problems, and teaming up with others to make things better for all. As a manufacturing professional, you have strong laboratory skills and deliver high value to your team and act as a team player to exceed safety, productivity and quality goals. You also…

• Are 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.

• Have a state and/or US Department of Education accredited high school diploma, GED Grade 12 certificate.

• Have 1+ years of continuous work experience.

• Can pass a pre-employment assessment and a pre-employment drug + background screening.

• Can pass post-offer / pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT).

• Are familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, aseptic technique, Good Laboratory Practices, and Current Good Manufacturing Practices for cosmetics.

• Have experience in a lab setting.

• Can role model all Safety Requirements including Electrical Safe Working Practices, Hazard Recognition, and Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Will adhere to all Quality Requirements including strict Gowning and Hygiene requirements.

• Are able to maintain a work schedule of 12-hour flexible shifts (day or night), including overtime, weekends, and holidays (will be expected to work overtime as business needs dictate).

• Must be able to wear the required PPE while performing tasks.

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds twice each hour.

• Able to ascend and descend stairs, ladders and ramps.

• Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping and crouching movements.

• Have an understanding of GMPs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous micro laboratory experience at an FDA regulated facility and/or degree in applicable science field.

• Previous LIMS will be considered a plus.

Total Benefits

Our manufacturing employees are some of our most important workers, our most loyal fans, and our favorite people, so we take care of them really well. We’ve listed just a few of the many offerings that the incumbent of this role would enjoy if hired.

Competitive Compensation with a starting rate of $25.95 per hour (with premium rates on Sundays) and available pay increases within your first year. You’ll also be included in our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plans.

Support for Great Health with options for medical, dental and vision coverage—and no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions, you can start work with peace of mind on Day 1. You’ll also have access to an on-site Fitness Center and on-site Occupational Health Nurse and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts that let you maximize health care options and stretch your dollars further when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse Income protection insurance options such as Life insurance, Short and Long-term Disability insurance to help protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury or other unexpected events.

Great support for amazing life choices. We know it takes time and resources to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare. That’s why Kimberly-Clark offers additional programs, reimbursements and stipends for the things that matter to your life, right now.

For a full overview of the many Benefits offered to Kimberly-Clark employees, go to www.mykcbenefits.com.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six digit Job # with your request.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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