Scientist - Microbiology

Scientist - Microbiology needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Scientific’s client located in San Jose, CA.

This position will be for a major in vitro diagnostics company and requires someone with a B.S. with 3 years relevant experience or M.S. with 1 years relevant experience in Microbiology, Biochemistry, and/ or Medical Diagnostic or equivalent is required.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 1st shift.

Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist with microbiology experience. As part of the Microbiology team, you will be responsible for laboratory organization, equipment maintenance, cleaning, testing, documenting, and evaluating instruments and consumables to support the company’s assay development activities.

• Receive and organize supplies
• Ensure lab is organized and cardboard boxes are removed.
• Handle and dispose of biohazardous materials in compliance with OSHA and with Biosafety procedures and maintain clean lab environment.
• Make sure biohazard bins are in place after waste pickup.
• Maintenance (including upgrades) of instruments and equipment, including preventive maintenance and calibrations.
• Organize strain collection.
• Restock lab supplies.
• General lab cleaning of incubators, freezers, biological safety cabinets.
• Saline sterility testing.
• Prepare loads for autoclaving and monitoring efficacy.
• Perform other microbiology testing procedures including but not limited to preparing bacterial stocks, cultures, and bacterial identification.
• Testing for studies along with analysis and presentation of data.
• Other lab-related tasks.

Qualifications

• B.S. with 3 years relevant experience or M.S. with 1 years relevant experience in Microbiology, Biochemistry, and/ or Medical Diagnostic or equivalent is required.
• Experience with the standard tools and methods of microbiology and aseptic techniques such as pipetting, plating, media preparation, bacterial culture, isolation, etc.
• Experience with bacterial susceptibility testing methods is greatly preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques, good documentation practices (GDP), and good laboratory practices (GLP).
• Minimum one year of laboratory bench experience preferably in a BSL2 environment, clinical microbiology laboratory experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong focus and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize accuracy while following best practices in a fast-paced industrial laboratory environment.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changes in task priority and able to work under time constraints.
• Good organizational skills, communication, teamwork, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently (after training) to complete assigned tasks
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and FDA Quality System Regulations is advantageous.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (up to 75 lbs) laboratory equipment and supplies and moving containers of various materials.
• Work involves performing computer applications and standing for extended periods of time.
• Operating within cool temperature and low humidity conditions within the production room.
• Constant noise is common due to the operation of the airdry
• chamber, taping and pouching equipment.
• May be exposed to and require the handling of antibiotics and other hazardous materials.
• May be exposed to odors incurred during media preparation and frozen panel production.
• Lab work is performed wearing safety glasses and lab coat. Excellent personal hygiene required.
• Reasonable, reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential job function required for this position.

Opportunity is Calling, Apply Now!
Contract: 3 to 6-month contract with potential for extension and/or conversion.
Salary: $38 - $43 per hour depending on experience, W2.
Recruiter: Ery Baniqued
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of one of the largest global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you.

 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs

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Estimated Min Rate: $26.60
Estimated Max Rate: $38.00

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations.  Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description.  All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.