Microbiology Specialist (Vernon Hills)

Knowledge, Education, and Skills Required :

• BS degree in Microbiology/Biological Sciences/Chemistry with related science experience
• 2 years of laboratory experience
• Routine laboratory maintenance, propagating bacterial cultures, preparation of general laboratory duties such as preparing media and reagents, labeling plates and tube, and re-stocking supplies.
• Works within established SOPs and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.
• Maintains adequate inventory control of media and reagents as required for laboratory operations.
• Assists in the qualification and validation of equipment and lab instruments including calibration.
• Responsible for maintaining laboratory notebooks and ensuring all documentation is performed under GDP guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.