Technician 2- Microbiology Associate - Urgent Need

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine USP, ASTM, ISO, and CLSI based microbiological testing for anti-infective, antiseptic, or disinfectant efficacy (e.g., time-kill assay, MIC/MBC, sterility testing, microbial limits, bioburden).
• Execute testing following standard operating procedures in a BioSafety Level-2 Laboratory.
• Affords assistance 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.
• Experience working in a BioSafety Level-2 laboratory, academic or industrial.

Preferred Skills

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

Physical Demands

• Work for extended periods of time in front of a biological safety cabinet.
• Standing or sitting at a laboratory bench for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift 25 lbs.
• Wear PPE appropriate for a BSL-2 laboratory.

Work Environment

• BSL-2 Laboratory environment using personal protective equipment (PPE), where may encounter/use biological, chemical or human body fluid for testing and handle biohazardous waste.
• Some weekend work may be required.