Microbiology Technician / Payrate: $35/hr

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Tech 2, Microbiology Development
Location: 1 Becton Drive, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, United States of America, 07417
Pay Rate: $35/hr on W2

Shift Timing: 12.00 PM-8.00 PM. Some weekend work will be required. 

Must Have:

• Attention to detail
• GMP, GDP and GLP
• Microbiology Aseptic technique
• Organized

Job Summary:

Reporting to a supervisor/manager or higher, the Technician 2- Microbiology associate will:

• Execute a variety of laboratory tasks related to microbiological testing of medical device products
• Raw materials, and medical devices.
• Perform microbiological testing in a BioSafety Level-2 laboratory under GLP conditions.
• Responsibilities including but not limited to: 
• Perform routine and non-routine USP, ASTM, ISO, and CLSI based microbiological testing for anti-infective, antiseptic, or disinfectant efficacy (i.e., time-kill assay, MIC/MBC, sterility testing, microbial limits, bioburden).
• Execute testing following standard operating procedures in a BioSafety Level-2 Laboratory
• Assists in the qualification and validation of equipment and lab instruments including calibration under established procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining laboratory notebooks following good documentation practice (GDP)
• Good laboratory practices (GLP) and supports compliance with GLP.
• Works proactively and independently with minimal oversight/supervision to complete projects.

Education/Experience:  

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Microbiology/Biological Sciences/Chemistry.
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a laboratory setting of microbiology or related industrial

Required Skills:

• Working either as part of a team and independently is required.
• 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 for extended periods of time, Able to lift 25 lbs, Wear PPE appropriate for a BSL-2 laboratory, Able to lift 25 lbs,  Wear PPE appropriate for a BSL-2 laboratory.

Work Environment: 

BSL-2 Laboratory environment using personal protective equipment (PPE), where may encounter/use biological, chemical or human body fluid for testing and handle biohazardous waste.