Microbiology Development - Technician 2

Only on W2 - No C2CContract Duration: 12 Months Contract

Location: Franklin Lakes, NJTECHNICAL SKILLS Must Have Attention to detail GMP, GDP and GLP Microbiology Aseptic technique Organized on-site only.

Shift from 12-8pm. Some weekend work will be required. 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.