Tech Microbiology Development

Position : Technician 2- Microbiology

Location : Franklin Lakes, NJ

Duration : 12 Months

2^nd 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.