Microbiology Senior Associate (Tuesday-Saturday)
Job Description
The Microbiology Senior Associate will be part of the Microbiology Department responsible for the testing and support for the Microbiology Laboratory in support of a Contract Manufacturing biotechnology facility and Process Development.
Responsibilities
- Lab support
- Program testing
- Reporting of results
- Development and execution of protocols and reports
- Aspects of the following programs as directed by management: Environmental Monitoring (Air Viable, Total Air Particulate, Surface Viable), Clean Utility Monitoring (Water Sampling, Bioburden, Conductivity, TOC, Coliform and Nitrates), Compressed Gas Monitoring (Collection, Air Viable, Total Air Particulate, Dragger Tests and specific ID tests), Product Testing (Bioburden, Endotoxin, Host Purity, or Non-Host)
- Laboratory support
- Executes routine Microbial Laboratory work
- Utilizes technical discretion in the execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to program goals
- Conducts troubleshooting analysis
- Makes detailed observations and carries out intermediate data analysis
- Strong documentation and technical writing skills
- Trains for the Quality Microbiology team
- Develops and executes method verifications and qualifications protocols
- Investigations are performed appropriately
- May execute testing when required
- Maintains current state of training prior to execution of tasks
- Knowledge of current regulations and scientific literature
- Strong working knowledge of sampling equipment and testing instruments
- Ensures proper labeling, handling, and storage of all chemical and biohazards used in the laboratory
- Ensures proper labeling and disposition of hazardous waste in satellite areas; adheres to all safety requirements and follows safe procedures and attends all required safety and health training, including handling hazardous waste
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biology or related technological field of science
- Minimum years of experience 3 – 4 years of experience or MS and 2 years of experience or PhD and 0 years of experience
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of monitoring programs and methods and conducts troubleshooting analysis
- Strong documentation and technical writing skills
- Trained for the Quality Microbiology team
- Knowledge of current regulations and scientific literature
- Strong working knowledge of sampling equipment and testing instruments
- Ensures proper labeling, handling, and storage of all chemical and biohazards used in the laboratory
- Ensures proper labeling and disposition of hazardous waste in satellite areas; adheres to all safety requirements and follows safe procedures and attends all required safety and health training, including handling hazardous waste
Benefits
This is a Tuesday-Saturday opportunity. KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Pay
Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
The position requires being onsite full time and in the laboratory/facility for a minimum of 60% time daily.
Skills
Not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
Details about benefits are not specified in the job posting.
Pay
Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
The position requires being onsite full time and in the laboratory/facility for a minimum of 60% time daily.
Skills
Not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
Details about benefits are not specified in the job posting.
Pay
Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
The position requires being onsite full time and in the laboratory/facility for a minimum of 60% time daily.
Skills
Not specified in the job posting.
Benefits
Details about benefits are not specified in the job posting.