Microbiology Technician

Microbiology Technician Microbiology TechnicianPay rate: $25.00/hour- $35.00/hour,

DOEHours:

8am-5pm,

M-FLocation:

GAITHERSBURG, MDDuration:

3 months

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 assignedEssential Functions % TIME
• 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 initiatives, 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 tim

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biological
• Sciences or other relevant Science Required
• At least 1 year of hands on laboratory experience in a regulated
• environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ad to good documentation practices at all times.
• Required
• Follow specifications, procedures, and requirements, both written and
• verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with optical microscopy Preferred
• Experience with GMP, ISO, USP and/or EP standards
• Experience with inoculation and enumeration of microbiological
• samples
• Experience with working in a cleanroom environment.
• Experience supporting equipment and test method validations.

PreferredBenefits:

(employee contribution)? Health insurance? Health savings account? Dental insurance? Vision insurance? Flexible spending accounts? Life insurance? Retirement planAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.