Microbiology Development Tech 3

Job Title: Microbiology Development Tech 3
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay Range: Pay $31.49-$37 (Based on Years of Experince Only)

HM Chat Note:
2-4 years of experience required in A microbiology lab for R and D
Will extend the assignment possibility temp to perm
Bachelor s degree at a minimum
Perform microbiological testing in a BioSafety Level-2 laboratory under GLP conditions.

Responsibilities include: planning and carrying out studies inside a BioSafety Cabinet, maintaining microbiological cultures, analyzing and recording viable counts of microorganisms (CFU).

Job Responsibilities: (Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities)

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
Documentation, oral presentations
Lift up to 25lb

Job Summary

Reporting to a supervisor/manager or higher, this 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.

• Responsibilities include: planning and carrying out studies inside a BioSafety Cabinet, maintaining microbiological cultures, analyzing and recording viable counts of microorganisms (CFU).

• 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.

• Assist 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.

• Work proactively and independently with minimal oversight/supervision to complete projects.

• Upon request from supervisor, can coordinate/lead test requests.

• 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 experience (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, personal care, or cosmetics) in R&D or QC required.

Required Skills:

• Working as part of a team 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.

• Experience supporting internal laboratory investigations such as OOS (out of specification), OOT (out of trend), and protocol deviations.

• Standing or sitting at a laboratory bench for extended periods of time.

• Work for extended periods of time in front of a biological safety cabinet.

• Able to lift 25 lbs.

• Wear PPE appropriate for a BSL-2 laboratory.