Qc Microbiologist - Weekend Evening Shift Fri-Sun

Job Details ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts routine microbiological analyses, reads and interprets results under guidance of Microbiology Lab Supervisor.
• Tests materials as assigned by priority listing provided daily by QC management.
• Records, evaluates data and reviews documentation for completeness.
• Operates the following types of equipment: pH meter, autoclave, incubators, Soleris, colony counter, microscope, molecular detection systems, ATP devices, swab kits, filtration testing equipment, water activity meters, electronic balances, centrifuges, stomacher, electronic pipettes, and ELISA kits.
• Independently sets up and tests products as written.
• Complies with safety and GMP requirements.

Supports a culture of safe production and operations; follows all safety rules and procedures. Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in training activities to learn what constitutes a safety hazard; reporting safety concerns to the supervisor, submitting safety suggestions, and correcting or reporting to the appropriate people when an employee sees a workplace health or safety hazard, until it is resolved.

Assists with communicating safety information to new employees. Fulfills responsibilities as outlined in the company safety management plan.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S) or equivalent from four-year university, college or technical school in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field, and zero to one year microbiology lab experience.
• Familiarity with general laboratory safety, procedures and instrumentation.
• Excellent computer skills required, including Microsoft Word, Access and Excel.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations.

Meets proficiency standards conducted for microbiology laboratories.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as product specifications, departmental instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Good verbal and written communication skills required.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, averages, ratios, proportions, and the metric system to practical situations.

Ability to compare results to specifications and determine if result meets requirements. Must have good problem solving skills. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.

Excellent time management, meeting deadlines, attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills, listening, decision-making, troubleshooting/problem solving and organization skills required. Must possess strong organizational skills, be a self‑starter and able to handle multiple tasks. Must possess professional attitude and be able to work well with peers and management.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms to properly handle and prepare samples and materials in the lab as needed. The employee is regularly required to handle testing equipment, raw materials and finished product, tools, or controls and communicate in person and on the telephone.

Repetitive proper handling and manipulation of the tools, instruments and materials during required procedures in preparation of samples are frequently required. In addition, computer keyboard and mouse usage is frequently required.

The employee frequently is required to use his/her sense of taste and smell; to reach overhead; stand; to lift boxes to 36 inches; lift 30 lbs. from…