Associate Microbiologist
About The Position
The Associate Microbiologist independently prepares routine test articles and products, conducts routine testing and calculations under NAMSA SOPs and applicable work instructions, and helps prepare test specifications based on relevant standards or client instructions. The role reviews incoming test articles and documentation, accurately records raw data, and raises concerns to management. It may involve client contact, laboratory equipment monitoring and alarm response, gowning and environmental testing, organism submission and trending, autoclave and depyrogenation oven operation, Kinetic-Chromogenic LAL testing, environmental monitoring, and cleanroom cleaning and disinfection. The position requires working in a GLP/GMP environment and may include other assigned duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience.
- Sound judgment, effective decision-making skills, and the ability to solve problems or escalate them as needed.
- Awareness of applicable guidelines and regulations, including USP, ISO, CTFA, and FSA.
- Knowledge of the metric system, NAMSA GLP and/or GMP testing, scientific applications, experimental design, and data evaluation.
- Ability to work in a GLP/GMP environment.
Responsibilities
- Independently prepare routine test articles or products, perform routine testing, and complete routine calculations according to NAMSA SOPs and applicable work instructions.
- Prepare or participate in preparing test specifications in conjunction with applicable standards and client instructions.
- Have direct client contact as needed.
- Review incoming test articles and paperwork for appropriateness and accuracy, and raise concerns to management as required.
- Collect and accurately record raw data in logbooks and on worksheets.
- Check laboratory equipment, be on call, and respond to continuous monitoring alarms as applicable and according to SOP criteria.
- Perform personal gowning and environmental testing, and submit organisms from gowning, environmental, and sterility test positives for identification and inclusion in monthly trending data, as applicable.
- Operate an autoclave, depyrogenation oven, or other specified laboratory equipment as applicable.
- Perform Kinetic-Chromogenic LAL testing as applicable.
- Perform environmental monitoring and clean and disinfect cleanroom suites as applicable.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
