Associate Laboratory Microbiologist

About the role

The selected candidate will perform routine microbiological testing on environment samples to meet regulatory compliance. Conduct quality control and participate in all proficiency testing. Assist in on-the-job training of subordinates, new personnel and other persons as required; may supervise subordinate employees under direction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or supervise preparation of sterilized sample bottles for the distribution to 14 WRRFs and other recipients.
• Perform routine tasks such as maintenance of equipment and preparation of media, reagents, buffers, controls and QC cultures.
• Maintain data and other records. Make entries in charts as mandated.
• Prepare and/or reviews reports.
• Perform microscopic examination of wastewater biology to assist the process engineers in the troubleshooting of plant upset.
• Participate in non-routine testing programs to support BWT's research programs.
• This includes performing molecular analysis using extraction and PCR as part of BWT's Wastewater Based Epidemiology (WBE) program and/or its microbial source tracking program.
• Participate in the implementation of non-routine analytical methods.
• Assist the Technical Director in ordering and maintaining adequate amounts of media, reagents and other laboratory supplies for laboratory use.
• Work day shifts during weekdays and/or weekends. Must be available 7 days per week.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in medical technology or in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences, and one year of laboratory experience at the technologist level in the appropriate laboratory specialty or specialties.
• Ninety college credits from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by either (a) or (b) below, and one year of laboratory experience at the technologist level in the appropriate laboratory specialty or specialties.
• (a) a total of at least 24 credits in chemistry and biology courses combined, including at least nine credits in chemistry, of which six credits must be in inorganic chemistry; and including at least 12 credits in biology courses pertinent to the medical sciences.
• (b) 16 credits in chemistry courses acceptable towards a major in chemistry, including at least six credits in inorganic chemistry; and 16 credits in biology courses acceptable towards a major in biology; and three credits in mathematics.

Qualifications

• Background in microbiological examination adequate to understand and critique accredited wastewater and solid waste test methods.
• Experience in molecular biology, including digital PCR.
• Experience working in regulated laboratories.
• Experience with LIMS/WIMS.
• Proactive and positive approach.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite software including Excel, Word, Adobe and Access, and Power Point.
• Ability to think logically.
• Communication skills written and oral.
• Time management.
• Committed to honesty, integrity, and best practices.

Skills

• Experience working in regulated laboratories.
• Experience with LIMS/WIMS.
• Proactive and positive approach.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite software including Excel, Word, Adobe and Access, and Power Point.
• Ability to think logically.
• Communication skills written and oral.
• Time management.
• Committed to honesty, integrity, and best practices.

Benefits

Salary range: $74,330.00 – $103,430.00