Microbiology Technician II

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the accurate and timely testing of consumer products, reporting data, and writing technical reports.

Major Roles & Responsibilities

• Evaluate products submitted for testing for quality / safety issues, with direction from senior staff in a limited scope.
• Prepares a variety of samples for testing using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards/specifications, in a limited scope.
• Counsults on conducting testing or analyzing a variety of consumer products for basic bench analysis and limited analytical instrumentation using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards / specifications appropriate to the sample, in a limited scope.
• Uses and verifies (if applicable) test equipment and instruments and maintains record keeping system for calibration /quality system integrity with direction.
• Maintains test equipment, supplies, lab cleanliness (and limited analytical instrumentation).
• Accurately records test data per BV Quality guidelines.
• Affords assistance with department testing in other areas, with direction, as required.
• Organizes and manages workload to meet or exceed laboratory turnaround time and client expectations.
• Affords assistance in the technical and administrative aspects of various departmental projects as directed.
• Accurately compiles data, prepares and reviews written technical reports in a limited scope.
• Interacts with senior staff for direction on interpretations pertaining to compliance and standards.
• Identifies and troubleshoots technical issues in a limited scope with direction from senior staff.
• Adheres to the requirements of the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Quality System.
• Provides feedback to department manager regarding departmental systems, processes and recommendations for improvements and meeting department / quality objectives.
• Follows the guidelines set forth in the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc. Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Additional Responsibilities

• Evaluate test results data, with direction.
• Interpret and apply industry standards within a limited scope and with direction.
• Offer problem resolution, as applicable, for any client issues/questions identified, while aiming to enhance client satisfaction and improving client relations.
• Conduct verbal and written communications with internal clients regarding administrative and technical issues, with direction.
• Participates with senior staff in client meetings / visits, when appropriate.
• Identifies and troubleshoots technical issues in a limited scope.

Required Skills & Proficiencies

• Problem solving and process improvement ability
• Possess and demonstrate written and verbal communication skills
• Organization and time management skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks
• Ability to prioritize individual workload to meet or exceed deadlines
• Individual and team work ethic
• Basic computer skills: Windows, Word & Excel
• Attention to detail
• Technical aptitude

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years related experience; or 2-year technical degree and 6-12 months related experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.