Microbiology Development Tech 2

Shift from 12-8pm. Some weekend work will be required. 

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 medical device products

 

-        Raw materials, and medical devices.

 

-        Perform microbiological testing in a BioSafety Level-2 laboratory under GLP conditions.

 

Responsibilities including but not limited to: 

 

-        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: 

 

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

 

-        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, 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.