Microbiology Associate I (Wednesday-Saturday, 2nd Shift)

Position Summary :

The Microbiology Associate I will be part of the Microbiology Department responsible for the testing and support for the Microbiology Laboratory in support of a Contract Manufacturing biotechnology facility and Process Development. Responsibilities includes laboratory support, program testing, reporting of results, execution of protocols.

This person is responsible for the aspects of the following programs as directed by management :

Environmental Monitoring (Air Viable, Total Air Particulate, Surface Viable)

Clean Utility Monitoring (Water Sampling, Bioburden, Conductivity, TOC, Coliform and Nitrates)

Compressed Gas Monitoring (Collection, Air Viable, Total Air Particulate, Dragger

Tests and specific ID tests)

Product Testing (Bioburden, Endotoxin, Host Purity, or Non-Host)

Media Release

Laboratory Support

It is the expectation that this position is required to be onsite full time. Addition, this position should be in the laboratory / facility for a minimum of 75% time daily.

Position Responsibilities :

Executes routine Microbial Laboratory work.

Utilizes technical discretion in the execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to program goals.

Makes detailed observations and carries out elementary data analysis.

Develops a basic understanding of monitoring programs and methods and conducts troubleshooting analysis.

Develops a working knowledge of sampling equipment and testing instruments.

Ensures proper labeling, handling, and storage of all chemical and biohazards used in the laboratory. Ensures proper labeling and disposition of hazardous waste in satellite areas; adheres to all safety requirements and follows safe procedures and attends all required safety and health training, including handling hazardous waste.

Minimum Requirements :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in microbiology, Biology or related technological field of science. Minimum years of experience 0 years of experience.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and peers.

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases.

Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, statistical analysis, and permutations.

Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Ability to stand for periods of time greater than 3 hours.

Position requires donning PPE.

ability to use Word processing, Spreadsheets, Internet, E-mail, computer, telephone, sampling equipment, and laboratory instruments

Salary Range : $21.63 / hr - $30.14 / hr

Salary : $22 - $30