QM Associate Scientist - Entry Level (Urgent Need)

Job Description

The Quality Management Associate Scientist (QMAS) performs microbiological tests on a variety of plated/liquid culture media products and interprets data to ensure product quality.

• Performs visual inspections of physical samples and paper records
• Employ standard microbiology laboratory techniques including but not limited to pipetting, streak/spread plate inoculations methods, pour plate methods, serial dilutions, stab inoculation technique among others
• Maintain aseptic technique, is detailed oriented and organized, possess good time management skills and can succeed working in a team setting as well as independently
• Operate stationary instruments of low to moderate complexity such as pH meters, analytical balances, and spectrophotometer, among others
• Supports product inspection for ongoing investigations and projects (non-routine tasks)
• Works often with computer systems and software
• Seated, walks, stands for extended periods of time and up to 4 continuous hours, lifts and carries items weighing up to 15 pounds independently, keeps constant handwritten records
• Uses personal protective equipment such as lab coats, respirator masks, gloves, non-permeable full cover shoes and safety glasses for extended periods of time
• Works in any of the laboratories within the QC department without a permanent assignment
• May be required to perform testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) and other similar organisms requiring Biosafety Level 3 Laboratory containment with strict adherence to safety policies associated with this manner of testing

Requirements

• Mid-Level level of experience
• Must be able to operate stationary instruments of low to moderate complexity such as pH meters, analytical balances, and spectrophotometer, among others
• Must be able to seat, walk and stand for extended periods of time and up to 4 continuous hours, lift and carry items weighing up to 15 pounds independently, and keep constant handwritten records
• Must be able to use personal protective equipment such as lab coats, respirator masks, gloves, non-permeable full cover shoes and safety glasses for extended periods of time
• Must be able to use computer systems and software

Skills

• Microbiology laboratory techniques
• Visual inspections
• Aseptic technique
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Computer systems and software

Benefits

• No benefits provided

Pay

• $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule

• First Shift