Microbiology Senior Associate

Position Summary:

The Microbiology Senior Associate will be part of the Microbiology Department responsible for the testing and support for the Microbiology Laboratory in support of a Contract Manufacturing biotechnology facility and Process Development. Responsibilities includes laboratory support, program testing, reporting of results, development and execution of protocols and reports. This person is responsible for the aspects of the following programs as directed by management:

• Environmental Monitoring (Air Viable, Total Air Particulate, Surface Viable)
• Clean Utility Monitoring (Water Sampling, Bioburden, Conductivity, TOC, Coliform and Nitrates)
• Compressed Gas Monitoring (Collection, Air Viable, Total Air Particulate, Dragger Tests and specific ID tests)
• Product Testing (Bioburden, Endotoxin, Host Purity, or Non-Host)
• Media Release
• Laboratory Support It is the expectation that this position is required to be onsite full time.

Addition, this position should be in the laboratory/facility for a minimum of 60% time daily.

Position Responsibilities:

Executes routine Microbial Laboratory work. Utilizes technical discretion in the execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to program goals. Strong understanding of monitoring programs and methods and conducts troubleshooting analysis. Makes detailed observations and carries out intermediate data analysis. Strong documentation and technical writing skills. Qualified trainer for the Quality Microbiology team. Performs training for staff on programs as needed. Develop and execute method verifications and qualifications protocols and investigations are performed appropriately. May execute testing when required. Maintains current state of training prior to execution of tasks. Knowledge of current regulations and scientific literature. Strong working knowledge of sampling equipment and testing instruments. Ensures proper labeling, handling, and storage of all chemical and biohazards used in the laboratory. Ensures proper labeling and disposition of hazardous waste in satellite areas; adheres to all safety requirements and follows safe procedures and attends all required safety and health training, including handling hazardous waste.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Microbiology, Biology or related technological field of science. Minimum years of experience 3 - 4 years of experience or MS and 2 years of experience or PhD and 0 years of experience. KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply. I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary. I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.