Associate Scientist
- Microbiology (Entry Level
- Weekend Shift) Nature's Sunshine Products
- 3.
4 Spanish Fork, UT Job Details Full-time 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Biology Records maintenance Maintaining an organized workspace Microbiological culture handling Laboratory equipment routine checks Bachelor of Science Spreadsheets Laboratory test results documentation Microbial identification Laboratory equipment calibration Microsoft Office Microbiology Bachelor's degree in biology Laboratory reports Bachelor's degree Chemistry Microbiological analysis Clean workspace maintenance GMP for research safety and compliance Bachelor's degree in microbiology Entry level Quality control calibration Scientific reports Full Job Description Before applying, please note the following schedule: Weekend Availability Required. This position requires availability to work every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Employees will work either:
Wednesday-Sunday, 8-hour shifts (5x8), or Thursday-Sunday, 10-hour shifts (4x10).
Training:
The first 2 weeks of training are typically held Monday through Friday during daytime hours. The focus is on developing your technical knowledge and skills to solve more complex problems. Become familiar with all basic microbiological testing including but not limited to media making, Total Plate Count, Enterobacteriaceae, Yeast and Mold using Petrifilm and Petriplate methods: also presence/absence of E coli, Salmonella, Staphylococcus, and Pseudomonas testing
RESPONSIBILITIES
If appropriate, uses laboratory equipment and instruments with minimal supervision Perform calibrations, and maintain calibration records Able to keep detailed and complete records Able to think analytically Have a good sense of timeliness and cleanliness Proficient in Excel, MS Office Ability to be flexible Ability to work as a team member Keep labs clean and organized
QUALIFICATIONS BS
in a scientific area, preferably microbiology/biology Knowledge of microbiology and chemistry Knowledge of testing of natural products and ingredients Knowledge of GMP and GLP requirements Experience in environmental testing and allergen testing Capable of using laboratory equipment and documentation systems. Ability to write reports and communicate results Ability to work as a team member
