Lab tech I/ Scientist I

Job Summary

A Scientist I in Quality Control Microbiology is responsible for an intermediate level of expertise of microbiological test methods and instrumentation. A Scientist I participates in the mentoring and training of less experienced analysts in the group.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company documents, programs, and activities related to Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems.
• Maintain current training compliance through Kabilift.
• Perform peer review of laboratory data for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to specifications.
• Keep supervisory personnel informed of all relevant events impacting department operations and performance, including discrepancies and out-of-limit (OOL) conditions.
• Articulate work-related issues clearly and effectively to management and peers.
• Maintain a solid working knowledge of cGMPs, GLPs, and current compendial methods.
• Assist in authoring basic investigative studies (OOS, OOT, OOL, invalid tests) and update SOPs or Methods of Analysis to remain current.
• Investigate deviations from SOP requirements to derive root causes.
• Teach or coordinate the training of modules and laboratory techniques to new analysts.
• Support senior personnel on special testing, investigations, and process validations.
• Maintain equipment and manage calibrations not performed by metrology or maintenance departments.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in a biological science.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 to 3 years of progressive laboratory experience. Previous experience with microbial identification using the MALDI system is preferred for the ID Lab.

Skills

• Strong planning, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are essential.
• Microbiology
• Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Quality Control (QC)

Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• AD&D
• Life Insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401K plan

Pay

The pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• AD&D
• Life Insurance
• Short-term disability
• A 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).