Microbiology Technician

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Job Title: Microbiology Technician

Location: GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878

Duration: 4 months

Hours: M-F 08 AM - 05 PM

Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY

• Client is looking for a driven, talented, and energetic Microbiology Technician to join our Analytical Services and Quality Control team to conduct hands-on laboratory quality control testing in our Gaithersburg, MD laboratory.
• Dedicated to improving the quality of life, ***Sciences develops and manufactures high-performance components and integrated solutions for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, medical devices, filtration processes, cell therapy solutions, and laboratory products.
• The selected candidate will perform hands on quality control testing according to established industry standards and validated in-house methods. The scope includes environmental monitoring, water testing, and product bioburden and bacterial endotoxin testing.
• Sample preparation and analysis of environmental monitoring samples
• Perform microbiological testing of water
• Support Endotoxin testing
• Support for Bioburden QC testing of products using different methods of inoculation.
• Inoculate and enumerate microbiology culture media.
• Knowledge of microbiology techniques, terminology, equipment, and procedures in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices.
• Independently runs basic assays/experiments and assists with other experiments, as needed
• Assists with microorganism identification activities
• Skilled in aseptic techniques
• Perform testing accurately and according to schedule
• Ensure principles of data integrity are followed at all times
• Supports data trending and archiving tasks.
• Assists in maintaining laboratory instrumentation according to maintenance schedules
• Openly participates in laboratory investigations and audits
• Ensures individual laboratory work areas are clean and maintained according to 5s principles
• Demonstrates open and collaborative approach in all areas of responsibility
• Conforms to all environmental health and safety policies and procedures including the use of personal protective safety equipment as appropriate.
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Essential Functions

• The incumbent supports AS&QC team with execution of microbiological testing. Testing is focused on microbial enumeration, inoculation, and bacterial endotoxin testing. 90% of time
• The incumbent is expected to support laboratory management iniatives, including 5S, safety, lab audit requirements, equipment maintenance, lab supplies. 5% of time
• The incumbent is required to participate in laboratory continuous improvement activities, including quality audits, SOP reviews, EHS training, implementation of new best practices, and personal development. 5% of time

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level Details Required / Preferred

· Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences or other relevant Science Required