Laboratory Microbiologist

Job Summary:

Under technical supervision, conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses and investigate the growth, structure, development and other characteristics of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, algae or fungi

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships or reactions using chromatography, spectroscopy or spectrophotometry techniques

· Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature and nutrition

· Study growth, structure, development and general characteristics of bacteria and other microorganisms

· Examine physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics, using testing instruments to identify and classify microorganisms

· Conduct quality control tests

· Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed

· Prepare test solutions, compounds or reagents for laboratory employees to conduct tests

· Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analyses

· Evaluate laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with standards or to make improvements as needed

· Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency or to diagnose malfunctions

· Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests

· Confer with others to interpret test results

· Maintain workflow and turnaround time for customer samples

· Maintain quality control of micro area and consumables

· Execute method validation plans

· Establish and maintain productive working relationships with people inside the laboratory and people outside the laboratory including customers, regulatory staff and corporate staff

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Additional Responsibilities:

· Work with Technical Services to improve current methods

· Perform other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree with a major in microbiology, biochemistry or other related science major required

· 3 - 5 years of microbiology laboratory experience required

· Proficiency with selective plating, aseptic techniques, gram staining, light microscopy, quantitative polymerase chain reaction techniques

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

· Knowledge of laboratory applications of microbiology

· Exemplary customer service skills

· Ability to use a variety of laboratory equipment and instruments including colony counters, incubators, autoclaves and microscopes

· Ability to use computers and computer software programs and systems and standard office equipment such as phones, photocopiers and fax machines

· Good written and verbal communication skills to convey and receive information effectively (face-to-face, telephone and electronic)

· Good analytical and judgment skills

· Detail-oriented

· Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding test results

· Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks, manage time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• Clifton Park, NY 12065 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Clifton Park, NY 12065: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $30