Associate QC Microbiologist - Level 1

job summary:
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location: Rockville, Maryland
job type: Contract
salary: $30.00 - 32.89 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:
Completes daily assigned routine tasks timely and accurately (may include testing of GMP samples, reporting of data, assisting other Microbiologists, general lab housekeeping
Paperwork completion, data entry, filing, etc.
Serves on team projects (i.e. qualifications, investigation) in the role of testing support and initiation of investigation
Responsible for completing laboratory housekeeping to ensure safety and compliance
Identifies areas for improvement or gaps in both safety and compliance (ZAPs/ZIPs)
Effectively communicates issues/hurdles to supervisor and/or manager
Supports Company's site initiatives and departmental goals
Requires holiday and weekend work

qualifications:
Requires BA/BS in Science field - Biology or Microbiology
0-2 year's industrial experience in biopharmaceutical industry, such as Microbiology, Biology, or related field experience.
Knowledge of microbial assays (bioburden and endotoxin) is a plus.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

skills: MS-WORD, Biology, Microbiology, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
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