Microbiology Lab Technician

Millstone Medical Outsourcing, a fast growing, fast paced medical service provider for the top Orthopedic companies in the industry is recruiting at its MycoScience division (located in Willington, CT). MycoScience has over 30 years of expertise in medical device and pharmaceutical laboratory testing, environmental testing, and related regulatory support services. Mycoscience is an ISO 13485:2016 certified contract manufacturing organization operating out of an FDA-registered facility with a rigorous approach to quality that upholds Millstone’s commitment to operating under the highest quality standards.

What's in it for you?

A company committed to quality, growth, career pathing.

At Millstone, we want you to be your best at work and at home. In addition to competitive compensation, we have designed our Total Rewards Benefits Program to support the physical and emotional well-being of our employees and their families.

Total Rewards Benefits Program:

• Medical - Starting on the 1st day of employment
• Dental - Starting on the 1st day of employment
• Vision - Starting on the 1st day of employment
• Supplemental Benefits - Life, Disability, Critical Illness
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Pathing
• 401(k) with match

To learn more about Millstone and MycoScience visit us online at https://mycoscience.com/

The Microbiology Laboratory Technician is responsible for all duties related to performing microbial enumeration, microbial identification, media growth promotion, maintenance of microbial cultures, Bioburden Testing, Preservative Efficacy Testing, Sterility, Cytotoxicity, and other testing provided by Mycoscience. Other responsibilities include data entry, data review, ensuring calibration of equipment, maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies, and maintaining the Microbiology laboratory by ensuring its cleanliness and order. Will be trained on all applicable SOPs and tasks as well as ISO 13485.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing all microbiological testing of in-process and finished medical devices.
• Responsible for performing all microbiological tests associated with method development and validation.
• Responsible for performing growth promotion and purity tests on all microbiological media to be used for testing.
• Responsible for reading plates and enumeration of microorganisms.
• Responsible for performing microorganism identification including culturing, isolating, entry, and maintaining of microorganisms.
• Document and review of raw and final data to ensure complete and proper documentation according to procedures and applicable cGMPs.
• Notify Microbiology Laboratory Manager immediately of out of specification (OOS) results.
• Responsible for routine maintenance and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Notify Microbiology Laboratory Manager of laboratory equipment problems or calibration issues.
• Responsible for reviewing and entering microbiological data into applicable laboratory documents.
• Responsible for the general maintenance and cleaning of the Microbiology Laboratory including good housekeeping and a safe working environment.
• Responsible for temperature monitoring, maintenance, and notification of calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Responsible for assisting with ordering and maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, safety, health, and cGMP Guidelines.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Microbiology or related field with 0 - 2 years’ experience in a QC laboratory environment.
• Ability to understand/follow all applicable standard operating procedures and cGMPs/cGLPs routinely.
• Having good Aseptic Technique experience.
• Proficient with current word processing, spreadsheets, and database software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard laboratory techniques and procedures as evidenced by prior work experience or on the job training.
• Ability to operate standard and advanced laboratory instrumentation as evidenced by prior work experience or on the job training.
• Ability to participate in and contribute to a team-oriented work environment by developing positive working relationships within QC and between other departments.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations: Mycoscience follows the State of CT COVID-19 Guidelines.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Mycoscience and Millstone Medical Outsourcing provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $24