Microbiologist I

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Founded in 1985, Jost Chemical is a global leader in the manufacture of high purity mineral salts for the nutritional, pharmaceutical and specialty markets. Expansion, growth of capabilities, and investment in people, lab and production equipment have been a part of Jost's company culture for 35 years. To learn more about Jost Chemical please visit www.jostchemical.com

Our offer:

• Shift Differential
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance first of the month following 60 days.
• 401k plan which includes safe-harbor contribution and discretionary match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees eligible first day of employment.
• 9 Company Paid Holidays (72 hours) each year.
• Uniforms Provided
• Foot Protection- annual allowance for all laboratory, maintenance and production employees.
• 24-hour access to our free, on-site fitness center.
• We provide Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Jost Chemical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the chemical manufacturing industry.

Background

• Works under direction of microbiology supervisor.
• Conducts microbiological assays and performs routine environmental monitoring.

Tasks

• Conduct testing such as pour plate, membrane filtration, swab testing, water testing, enumeration of organisms, growth promotion testing, and routine environmental monitoring.
• Conduct organism identification as needed.
• Create purchase orders and order supplies as needed.
• Trend data efficiently
• Calibrate instruments and perform instrument qualifications as required.
• Log equipment temperature readings daily.
• Open investigations, as necessary
• Complete change controls for document issues.
• Gram stains and provide morphological characteristics.
• Interface with other departments daily to answer questions or communicate sample status.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet departmental and company objectives.

Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology or related science; or equivalent combination of bachelor’s degree and pertinent, progressive experience in pharmaceutical or other highly related industry.
• Two years of experience in a microbiology laboratory; or associate degree in microbiology, biology, of related science. Also, five years of pertinent and progressive experience in pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry.

Ability to:

• Stand, walk, sit, balance, stoop or crouch, kneel, reach, push, grasp, feel, talk, and hear.
• Have clarity of vision at 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less with the ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Bring objects into sharp focus and look up and down or to the right and left, while fixed on a point.
• Identify and distinguish colors
• Exert an amount of force continuously and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently; and/or up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Move mechanical parts and comfortable with exposure to chemicals and biological organisms.
• Wear respiratory devices that include but are not limited to: (APR) air purifying respirators, which include half-face and full-face negative pressure respirators.

Skill In:

• Good working knowledge of aseptic technique
• Method reading skills
• Use of microbiological testing equipment
• PC proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite
• Good communication skills
• A general understanding of the USP chapters, (61, 62, and 1117)