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.
