Microbiology Associate II (Sunday-Thursday, 2nd Shift)

About the role

This is a Sunday–Thursday, second-shift position. The Microbiology Associate II will support the Microbiology Department by performing testing and laboratory activities for a Contract Manufacturing biotechnology facility and Process Development. Responsibilities include routine microbial testing, environmental monitoring, utility and compressed gas sampling, product testing, media release, and general laboratory support. Employees are expected to spend approximately 75% or more of their workday in the laboratory or manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine microbial laboratory work and protocols.
• Conduct Environmental Monitoring (air viable, total air particulate, surface viable).
• Perform Clean Utility Monitoring (water sampling, bioburden, conductivity, TOC, coliform and nitrates).
• Carry out Compressed Gas Monitoring (collection, air viable, total air particulate, Draeger tests and specific identification tests).
• Perform Product Testing (bioburden, endotoxin, host purity, non-host).
• Support media release activities.
• Utilize technical discretion in executing and interpreting experiments that contribute to program goals.
• Make detailed observations and perform elementary data analysis.
• Understand monitoring programs and methods and conduct troubleshooting analysis.
• Operate sampling equipment and testing instruments.
• Ensure proper labeling, handling, and storage of all chemicals and biohazards; adhere to all safety requirements and follow safe procedures.
• Attend required safety and health training, including handling hazardous waste.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 2–3 years of relevant cGMP experience; OR master’s degree with 1 year of relevant cGMP experience; OR a PhD in Microbiology with 0 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and peers.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, statistical analysis, and permutations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to tasks including frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for periods of time greater than 3 hours.
• Position requires donning PPE.

Computer Skills

• LIMS experience preferred.
• Word processing, spreadsheets, internet, and email.

Equipment Use

• Computer, telephone, sampling equipment, and laboratory instruments.