Element Fairfield has an opportunity for a Microbiology Lab Technician whose primary responsibility is to support laboratory operations by conducting the relevant laboratory requirements in support of our Life Sciences busines sector.

Elements Life Sciences group supports developers and manufacturers in the antimicrobial, food and nutraceutical, medical device, and pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. We provide personalized testing solutions and regulatory consulting support to validate the safety and efficacy of our clients products at every stage of development, production and market release.

• Maintain the good laboratory housekeeping and ensure Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards are followed
• Provide essential microbiological analytical laboratory support for medical device manufacturers, private sectors, commodity exporters, and companies in line with Element's standards
• Maintain accurate records of all performed procedures in assisting in implementation of ISO/IEC 17025:2005 in the laboratory
• Assist in performing some analytical testing for the samples, recording and updating of results in LIMS

• Graduation in microbiology / equivalent preferred but not required
• Strong preference for 1-2 years of experience working in the Medical Device and/or Microbiological Testing industry
• Strong preference for candidates with a background in Cytotoxicity, Endotoxin, and Bioburden testing, as well as Media Prep, Clean Room and Sterile Techniques.
• Knowledge of testing and standards (USP, ISO, ANSI, or ASTM)
• Good communication skills
• Self-motivated team player with excellent organizational skills

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Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to Make tomorrow safer than today.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming the worlds most trusted testing partner.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.