Job Title:  Associate Scientist I

Position Summary

The Associate Scientist I will work within the New Product Development microbiology team with several strains of BSL-1 organisms and employ microbiology methodologies for vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) testing including but not limited to aseptic technique, plate counting, inoculation and recovery of test articles and serial dilutions. The position will require accurately maintaining, recording and reporting of test data. Additionally, the Associate Scientist I must possess the ability to perform and accurately document tasks according to established work instructions and written protocols in a timely manner, while working both independently and within a team on multiple studies at different stages of the process.

Duties

• Carry out assigned projects, laboratory work, and data analysis under the direction of a supervisor.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Carry out routine and semi-routine tasks independently.
• Understand and comply with accepted laboratory and safety procedures.
• Demonstrate excellent laboratory techniques.
• Resolve issues using problem solving techniques. 
• Maintain a laboratory notebook and documents laboratory data accurately and timely.
• Help meet laboratory quality, housekeeping, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform all work in a safe and environmentally conscious manner.
• Complete a basic microbiology skills evaluation prior to beginning any project work. 
• Complete BSL-2 Lab training.
• Work with different sterilization technologies including vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP), liquid chemical, and steam. 
• Complete training and demonstrate solid proficiency of the following:
  • Microbiological techniques including serial dilutions, plate counting and inoculation and recovery of test articles using bacterial spores.
  • Aseptic techniques for use in subculturing/plating of mammalian cell cultures, preparation of microbiological medias/reagents and sterile harvesting.
  • Use and interpretation of test controls in experiments.
  • Operation of laboratory equipment used in testing. 
• Complete training and demonstrate basic understanding of the following tests:
  • Sterility assurance testing
  • D-value testing 
  • Biological and Chemical Indicator testing
  • Critical parameters testing
  • Simulated use testing
  • Microbiology testing required for FDA clearance of a non-traditional sterilizer
  • Population and purity testing for maintenance of bacterial spore stocks

Required Experience

• 1-5 years of related microbiology laboratory experience (can include college level laboratory experience).
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Biology, Microbiology or Molecular Biology is preferred.
• Cell culture experience preferred. 
• Possess a positive attitude, willingness to learn and be adaptable to changing project needs. 
• Demonstrated experience of working successfully in a team environment.
• Maintain a level of technical knowledge consistent with current scientific literature and best practices.
• Comply with established protocols and within regulatory and laboratory requirements.
• Understand and comply with accepted laboratory and safety procedures.
• Independently operate various standard instruments and perform basic maintenance according to established methods.
• Demonstrate good writing skills for the following:
  • Work Instructions and revisions
  • Test plans/protocols
  • Laboratory reports
  • Out of specification reports
• Demonstrate good oral communication skills by:
  • Reporting laboratory results to supervisor and team
  • Give presentations to group

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