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Scientist I, Microbiology Development
Summary
Title: Scientist I, Microbiology Development
ID:335649
Department:Development
Description

Position : Scientist I, Microbiology Development

Location : Vernon Hills, IL

Duration : 3 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Research & Development

Level Of Experience: Mid-Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)

 

Job Description:

Responsible for:

  • Performing a variety of tasks related to microbiological testing of pharmaceutical products, raw materials, and medical devices under general direction of lead scientist or manager.
  • Performing, as part of a team, routine and non-routine USP, ASTM and CLSI based microbiological testing for anti-infective and disinfectant efficacy (i.e., time-kill assay, MIC/MBC, sterility testing, microbial limits, bioburden).
  • 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.
  • Prepares and presents data at laboratory meetings.
  • Maintains adequate inventory control of media and reagents as required for laboratory operation.
  • 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

 

Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of work experience in an industrial microbiology research and development or quality control environment, with experience in aseptic techniques preferably in a pharmaceutical or medical device product testing laboratory.

 

Education:

  • BS degree in Microbiology or Biological Sciences

 

Skills:

  • Use of basic laboratory equipment such as pipets, biological safety cabinets, pH meters, spectrometer, microscope, autoclave/sterilizers, and balances.
  • Microbiological techniques: streaking for isolation, pour plating, spread plating, serial dilutions, and aseptic technique.

 

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