Tech 2, Microbiology Development Associate - Onsite

Job Summary

- Reporting to a supervisor/manager or higher, the Technician 2- Microbiology associate will: - Execute a variety of laboratory tasks related to microbiological testing of pharmaceutical products Raw materials, and medical devices. - Perform microbiological testing in a BioSafety Level-2 laboratory under GLP conditions.

Responsibilities

- Perform routine and non-routine USP, ASTM, ISO, and CLSI based microbiological testing for anti-infective, antiseptic, or disinfectant efficacy (i.e., time-kill assay, MIC/MBC, sterility testing, microbial limits, bioburden). - Execute testing following standard operating procedures in a BioSafety Level-2 Laboratory - Assists in the qualification and validation of equipment and lab instruments including calibration under established procedures. - Responsible for maintaining laboratory notebooks following good documentation practice (GDP), - Good laboratory practices (GLP) and supports compliance with GLP. - Works proactively and independently with minimal oversight/supervision to complete projects.

Education/Experience

- Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Microbiology/Biological Sciences/Chemistry. - Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a laboratory setting of microbiology or related industrial

Required Skills

- Working either as part of a team and independently is required. - Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills - Ability to organize and prioritize work with limited guidance

Preferred Skills

- Experience performing microbiology testing in a GXP laboratory - Experience working with LIMS data management software