Laboratory Microbiologist

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Laboratory Microbiologist with a BS in Microbiology. In this position successful candidates will be performing an array of tasks, of which the following are some examples:

• Culture and enumeration of microorganisms isolated from medical devices
• Inoculation and recovery of select microorganisms from medical devices
• Autoclave operation and moist heat sterilization of liquids and solid items
• Sterility testing of medical devices, liquid formulations and sterilization indicators
• Extraction and assay of bacterial endotoxin from medical devices
• Assay for bacterial endotoxin in water, pharmaceutical, and dialysate samples
• Review and approval of product sterilization documentation for medical devices
• Preparation of reports of analysis
• Communication with customers and suppliers
• Preparation of microbiological samples for customer’s use in routine sterile processing

In order to accomplish these tasks, successful candidates should have fundamental knowledge and capabilities in the following areas:

• Inoculations of microorganisms into reagents and onto substrates
• Serial dilutions
• Gram staining
• Microscopy
• Aseptic technique
• Vacuum Filtration
• Streak and Spread plating
• Pipetting with Repeater Pipettes
• Report preparation
• A working level of expertise with Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Please submit resume and cover letter in confidence to: rorozco@salabs.ne

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tucson, AZ 85745 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tucson, AZ 85745: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person