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Microbiology Scientist

Employer
Integrated Resources, Inc.
Location
Vernon Hills, Illinois, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Aug 5, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research, Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Microbiology Scientist in Vernon Hills, IL at Integrated Resources, Inc

Job DescriptionJob Title: Scientist - Microbiology
Duration: 12+ Months (Possible Extension)
Location: Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Responsibilities:
  • Performing a variety of tasks related to microbiological testing of pharmaceutical products, raw materials, and medical devices under general direction of lead scientist or manager.
  • Performing, as part of a team, routine and non-routine USP, ASTM and CLSI based microbiological testing for anti-infective and disinfectant efficacy (i.e., time-kill assay, MIC/MBC, sterility testing, microbial limits, bioburden).
  • Routine laboratory maintenance, propagating bacterial cultures, preparation of general laboratory duties such as preparing media and reagents, labeling plates and tube, and re-stocking supplies.
  • Works within established SOPs and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.
  • Prepares and presents data at laboratory meetings.
  • Maintains adequate inventory control of media and reagents as required for laboratory operation.
  • Assists in the qualification and validation of equipment and lab instruments including calibration.
  • Responsible for maintaining laboratory notebooks and ensuring all documentation is performed under GDP guidelines.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management
Education/Experience:
  • BS degree in Microbiology or Biological Sciences
  • Use of basic laboratory equipment such as pipets, biological safety cabinets, pH meters, spectrometer, microProduct, autoclave/sterilizers, and balances.
  • Microbiological techniques: streaking for isolation, pour plating, spread plating, serial dilutions, and aseptic technique
  • Experience - Minimum 1 year of work experience in an industrial microbiology research and development or quality control environment, with experience in aseptic techniques preferably in a pharmaceutical or medical device product testing laboratory.
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