Microbiology Technician

Job Responsibilities: Execute a variety of laboratory tasks related to microbiological testing of pharmaceutical products, raw materials, and medical devices. Perform microbiological testing in a BioSafety Level-2 laboratory under GLP conditions. Responsibilities include: planning and carrying out studies inside a BioSafety Cabinet, maintaining microbiological cultures, and analyzing and recording viable counts of microorganisms (CFU). Perform routine and non-routine USP, ASTM, ISO, and CLSI-based microbiological testing for anti-infective, antiseptic, or disinfectant efficacy (i.e., time-kill assay, MIC/MBC, sterility testing, microbial limits, bioburden). Assists in the qualification and validation of equipment and lab instruments, including calibration under established procedures. Responsible for maintaining laboratory notebooks following GDP, GLP. Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Microbiology/Biological Sciences/Chemistry. Minimum of 1+ years of experience in a laboratory setting of microbiology or related industrial Experience (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, personal care, or cosmetics) in R&D or QC required. Experience working in a BioSafety Level-2 laboratory, academic or industrial