Position : Technician 2- Microbiology
Location : Franklin Lakes, NJ
Duration : 12 Months
2nd Shift
Note:
Pay rate: $35/hr
JOB DESCRIPTION
on-site only.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:
- 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
- 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.