Microbiologist

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Microbiologist role is a key position responsible for sample preparation, inoculation and culturing, and qPCR analyses to identify microorganisms of concern. Attention to detail, reliability, and good fundamental understanding of aseptic technique and qPCR are a must for this role. The ideal candidate has experience with qPCR in a high throughput laboratory in a regulated environment. 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:

• Analyze samples consisting of a variety of matrices and cross trained on various laboratory technologies including, but not limited to, bacterial and fungal plating and qPCR
• Adhere to ISO 17025 standards as well as state regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for troubleshooting instrumentation to ensure data integrity
• Prepare samples for analysis while displaying good laboratory technique to avoid cross-contamination or misidentified samples.
• Accurately prepare quality control samples.
• Interpret and evaluate data in terms of accuracy, precision, trends, and quality control requirements.
• Provide scientific interpretation of results to supervisor, management, or customers as requested
• Maintain a sterile work environment and undergo cleaning procedures as necessary, to ensure ongoing proper workflow. Report contamination issues to supervisor
• Prioritize samples and provide guidance and support to the sample prep team for assigned analysis.
• Track inventory of supplies and reagents to ensure no interruption of workflow
• Oversee root cause analysis for quality assurance.
• Assist in SOP edits as needed for assigned testing analysis and alert management when there is a change in procedure
• May be able to perform method development to respond to changing client needs or regulations
• This position may require work outside of normal shift assignment (2:00pm-10:30pm. Weekends or a later or earlier shift may be required.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific field or Associates degree and 2 years analytical laboratory experience in a high throughput environment
• Experience with Shimadzu Equipment
• MS Office suite proficiency
• Must be able to formulate and clearly communicate ideas, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work both independently with little guidance, and within a collaborative group environment
• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task
• Must be able to perform pipetting and operate centrifuges, vortexes, analytical balances, and other common laboratory equipment.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Paid Industry PCR: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person