CorTech is seeking to hire a Microbiology Technician for our client in GAITHERSBURG, MD!
Benefits Available!
Weekly Pay!
$25.00/Hour
1st Shift: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level Details Required / Preferred
? Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biological
Sciences or other relevant Science Required
Work Experience and Details Required / Preferred
? At least 1 year of hands on laboratory experience in a regulated environment.
? Adhere to good documentation practices at all times.
Required
? Follow specifications, procedures, and requirements, both written and verbal.
? Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient laboratory environment.
? Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
? Experience with optical microscopy Preferred
Practical/Technical Knowledge Description Required / Preferred
? Experience with GMP, ISO, USP and/or EP standards
? Experience with inoculation and enumeration of microbiological samples
Required
? Experience with working in a cleanroom environment.
? Experience supporting equipment and test method validations. Preferred
Responsibilities:
JOB SUMMARY
Saint-Gobain Life Sciences 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, Saint-Gobain 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
The incumbent supports AS&QC team with execution of microbiological testing. Testing
is focused on microbial enumeration, inoculation, and bacterial endotoxin testing. 90
The incumbent is expected to support laboratory management initiatives, including 5S,
safety, lab audit requirements, equipment maintenance, lab supplies.
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.