Senior Microbiologist

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

• Project Management. Oversee the technical soundness of new initiatives
• Provide technical guidance to the staff; this includes guidance regarding techniques, problem solving, methodologies and quality control
• Sample analysis and reporting. Review data and reports for accuracy, content and adherence to quality control policies
• Participate in professional development activities (i.e. publication of papers, active participation in appropriate organizations, attending classes and seminars, etc.)
• Consult with Laboratory Manager and QC Manager to ensure all applicable policies and procedures of SGS Forensic Laboratories.
  

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in microbiology, food science, biology, or related discipline or equivalent industrial laboratory experience. Completion of professional level courses in Microbiology Coursework with a minimum of eight (8) semester hours of coursework.
• Bacterial identification training records that document training in relevant diagnostic procedures for bacterial identification.
• Two years of experience in the selection, and use of bio-aerosol, surface, fluid and raw material sampling methods.
• Fungal spore identification.
• Must have NVA AND NVB experience.
• Active membership in at least one professional organization is desirable.
• Experience with Windows PC and Microsoft Office - LIMS software experience a plus
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds
• Ability to think independently while working in a team environment
• Detail-oriented
• Utilize aseptic technique during sample preparation and microbiological/chemical analyses
• Prepare test solution and reagents
• Proper labeling, handling, storage, use, and disposal of solutions, biohazard and hazardous waste, and microbiological cultures
• Perform serial dilutions and enumerate target microorganisms according to standard operating procedures
• Preparation and sterilization of culture media
• Extraction of desired components from samples using standard chemical procedures such as distillation, solvent extraction and acid digestion
• Analysis of chemical composition using standard laboratory equipment
• Maintenance and verification of general laboratory equipment
• Documenting and recording accurate data using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Managing time and tasks efficiently while maintaining excellent quality of work
  

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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