Scientist - Microbiologist

Conducts microbiological testing on a wide variety of raw material, nutritional supplements, foods, cosmetics, and other related materials. Scientists are given a designation of I - V based on experience, job knowledge, and overall ability. Authorization of duties by a designated manager or Lab Director.
Essential Functions:

• Conducts microbiological testing on a wide variety of raw material, nutritional supplements, foods, cosmetics, and other related materials
• Familiar with FDA/BAM, USP, and AOAC microbiological approaches.
• Performs assays to enumerate various bacteria and fungi.
• Preparation of various growth media.
• Isolates and makes cultures of micro-organisms.
• Monitor, evaluate and adjust growth factors as needed to achieve accurate and precise results
• Read, document, and report test results.
• Assures proper collection and storage of specimens.
• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Follows good laboratory practice (GLP). Complies with all safety regulations while working in the lab and handling hazardous materials.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participates in creating and updating written protocols and SOPs.
• Performs minor instrumentation maintenance.
• Support of and involvement in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs and activities.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• BS in microbiology; Microbiological experience or graduate training preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts for data analysis. Familiarity with linear regression, distribution, and variance analysis.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• The employee must exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, an/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include near acuity, far acuity, depth perception, accommodation, color vision and field of vision.
• May be exposed to toxic, caustic, or irritating chemicals/materials common in a laboratory environment.

Notice to Recruiters
We prefer that candidates apply directly rather than through recruiters. Recruiters must contact the Human Resource Department prior to submitting a resume, may only submit resumes to the Human Resource Department and may not contact hiring managers without Human Resource permission.

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
The position, duties, and qualifications are subject to change at any time.