Microbiology Laboratory Assistant

Unither Pharmaceuticals • Rochester, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Microbiology Laboratory Assistant supports the laboratory by helping ensure procedures, equipment, supplies, and inventory are available for routine testing, monitoring, and qualification and implementation of new tests and equipment. The role supports laboratory start-up functions and systems, maintains laboratory records and inventory, and helps keep the laboratory compliant with applicable procedures and standards. The position reports to the Microbiology Supervisor.

The position is based at Unither Manufacturing LLC in Rochester, New York, a pharmaceutical manufacturing site specializing in Blow-Fill-Seal, Liquid Stick-Packs, pharmaceutical bottles, tablets, and capsules. The company describes its culture as guided by Respect, Responsibility, Trust, Courage, and Innovation, and states that it supports employee autonomy and development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; an associate’s degree in Life Sciences is also listed under required education.
• Ability to read, communicate, and legibly write in English.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and regulatory documents.
• Ability to understand and apply general mathematical concepts, including exponents, averages, and logarithms.
• Ability to apply logical and scientific thinking to practical and applied problems.
• Ability to quickly learn and demonstrate comprehension of cGMPs and SOPs.
• Basic Microsoft Outlook skills, including creating and sending messages, using address books and folders, scheduling appointments, handling meeting requests, and managing tasks.
• Basic Microsoft Word skills, including producing basic business letters and simple tables and charts, checking spelling, setting tabs, changing page orientation, sorting, and managing files.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills, including working with workbooks, creating simple formulas, inserting and deleting data, creating and editing charts, filtering and sorting lists, and formatting data.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including frequent standing, sitting, and walking or moving about; finger dexterity; and visual tasks involving instruments, screens, documents, and color variations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a laboratory environment is preferred.
• An associate’s degree in Life Sciences is listed as an education qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reagents, mobile phase, and test solutions.
• Support laboratory start-up functions, including balance, temperature, and calibration checks.
• Wash laboratory glassware.
• Maintain laboratory files.
• Monitor equipment certification and calibration schedules and schedule related certifications and calibrations.
• Perform inventory and log reagents into LIMS.
• Support assigned laboratory systems.
• Maintain the laboratory in compliance with SOPs, cGMPs, HS&E requirements, and FDA, DEA, USP, EP, and OSHA regulations.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical premiums.
• 401(k) contributions, including a 6% match and an additional 4% company-funded contribution.
• HSA contributions with wellness incentives.
• Annual performance bonuses.
• Eligibility for merit increases.
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED