Microbiologist

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Microbiologist will be part of a small, collaborative group, but must also be comfortable working independently in a high throughput testing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Perform procedures in accordance with standard methods and internal SOPs; ability to demonstrate competence in microbiological culture & qPCR techniques
• Analyze samples consisting of a variety of matrices and cross train in sample intake and accessioning.
• Troubleshooting and identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or reporting of test results by initiating corrective action
• Prepare samples and required laboratory quality controls for analysis while displaying good laboratory technique to avoid cross contamination or misidentified samples.
• Maintain a sterile work environment and undergo cleaning procedures as necessary, to ensure ongoing proper workflow.
• Track inventory of supplies and reagents to ensure continuous workflow.
• Research new technologies and methodologies to improve laboratory processes and techniques.
• Must have the experience of working in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Follow decontamination protocols to maintain a sterile testing environment and apply aseptic technique to test procedures
• Analyze and record testing results; accurately transfer results to LIMS
• Write/generate reports for microbiology department
• Preparation & QC of media, buffers, spiking solutions, and other reagents
• Maintain quality control cultures and plates
• Assist with validations/verifications of new equipment & methods for microbiology department.
• Other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in biology, biochemistry, or other related discipline.
• Experience working in an FDA &/or ISO 17025 accredited laboratory (or other regulated laboratory settings) required.
• 2-5 years of relevant industry experience (handling bacterial and fungal cultures)
• Cannabis/pharmaceutical industry experience (a plus)
• Ability to work both independently with little guidance, and within a collaborative group environment
• Must be at least 21 years of age

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and use of hands
• Observe, see, hear, and respond to directions given with effective outcome
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. from the floor to a waist-high table when necessary
• Handle the responsibilities and routine stress often associated with this position

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Laboratory experience: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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