Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Location: Franklin Lakes NJ

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Pay: $35/hr W2

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 pharmaceutical products

- raw materials, and medical devices.

- Perform microbiological testing in a BioSafety Level-2 laboratory under GLP conditions.

Responsibilities:

- 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. The Shift is a Hybrid Shift 12-8pm. Some weekend work may be required.