Technician 2- Microbiology Associate - Urgent Need

Title: Technician 2- Microbiology Associate Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ Duration: 12 Months Total Hours/week: 40 Shift: 1st Shift Client: Medical Devices Company Job Category: Clinical Level of Experience: Entry Level Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT) Job Description Reporting to a supervisor/manager or higher, the Technician 2- Microbiology associate will: Execute a variety of laboratory tasks related to microbiological testing of pharmaceutical products, raw materials, and medical devices. Perform microbiological testing in a BioSafety Level-2 laboratory under GLP conditions. Perform routine and non-routine USP, ASTM, ISO, and CLSI based microbiological testing for anti‑infective, antiseptic, or disinfectant efficacy (time‑kill assay, MIC/MBC, sterility testing, microbial limits, bioburden). Execute testing following standard operating procedures in a BioSafety Level-2 Laboratory. Assist in the qualification and validation of equipment and lab instruments including calibration under established procedures. Maintain laboratory notebooks following good documentation practice (GDP). Support compliance with GLP. Work proactively and independently with minimal oversight to complete projects. Education/Experience Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or Chemistry. Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a laboratory setting of microbiology or related industrial. Required Skills Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work with limited guidance. Experience working in a BioSafety Level-2 laboratory, academic or industrial. Preferred Skills Experience performing microbiology testing in a GXP laboratory. Experience working with LIMS data management software. Physical Demands Work for extended periods of time in front of a biological safety cabinet, standing or sitting at a laboratory bench. Lift up to 25 lbs. Wear PPE appropriate for a BSL-2 laboratory. Work Environment BSL-2 Laboratory environment using personal protective equipment (PPE). The applicant may encounter or use biological, chemical, or human body fluid for testing and handle biohazardous waste. Some weekend work may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr