Microbiologist

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services

Microbiologist

Portage, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    • Perform/review preparations of reagents, samples, and standards according to procedures
    • Perform/review routine, non-routine and complex analyses; instrumental analyses; including calibration and troubleshooting/repair of instruments independently
    • Read and understand analytical procedures (compendial and client supplied) and internal SOP's
    • Support onboarding of new instrumentation including performing/reviewing IQ/OQ/PQ data or qualifications
    • Demonstrate technical writing skills and complete investigations independently
    • Process/review data, generate/review reports, and evaluate data
    • Suggest and implement lab improvements or modify existing processes to maximize quality and productivity; support and drive LEAN initiatives
    • Identify or support speaking or publishing opportunities and assist with driving to publication or presentation (either internally or externally)
    • Assist in diagnosing problems; solve simple problems, and suggest solutions to complex problems in professional area
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    The Ideal Candidate would possess:

    • Demonstrate technical writing skills and complete investigations independently
    • Ensures good housekeeping with a neat, clean and orderly workspace
    • Performs other duties as assigned
    • Communicates effectively with client staff members
    • Understand and perform calculations as required by test methods
    • Understand and utilize computers for information access, calculations, and report preparation
    • Hands On Laboratory Experience
    • Experience with USP <71> for Sterility Testing
    • Experience with USP <85> for Bacterial Endotoxin Testing

    Additional strengths would be experience in testing for USP <51> Antimicrobial Efficacy Testing, and USP chapters <60>, <61>, and <62> for microbial limits testing.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related degree concentration. Minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience

    Additional Information

    • Position is full-time, Monday - Friday 8am-5pm., with additional work, as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Portage, MI area are encouraged to apply.

    • Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

    • Life and disability insurance

    • 401(k) with company match

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    Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.