Microbiologist

Kelly Services; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a laboratory professional to perform and verify comprehensive microbiological testing on materials and products, including water and environmental samples. You will identify microorganisms and execute growth promotion, electrophoresis, phage detection, and related procedures in a regulated environment.

Strong communication, teamwork, and time-management skills are essential to maintain quality, safety, and adherence to GMP and standard operating procedures across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, medical technology, natural sciences, chemistry, or biology.
• Two years or more of laboratory experience, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of GMP and laboratory techniques such as filtration and media preparation.

Responsibilities

• Perform and verify microbiological tests on samples of raw materials, finished products, water and environment.
• Identify microorganisms and conduct growth promotion, electrophoresis, phage detection and related analyses.
• Collaborate with team to maintain quality and compliance with established standards.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related field

Tools

pH meters

Balances

Job description

Perform and verify microbiological tests on samples of raw materials, finished products, water, environmental monitoring, microorganism identification, growth promotion, electrophoresis, phage detection, and others, in compliance with established standards. Execute your role in accordance with the established performance behaviors, using them as a guide in your interactions with others.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Medical Technology, Natural Sciences, Chemistry, or Biology
• Two years or more of laboratory or related experience, preferably in a regulated environment
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Experience handling equipment such as pH meters, balances, among others
• Knowledge of microbiological techniques, such as filtration, preparation of culture media, among others

Other Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to establish productive working relationships
• Teamwork skills
• Time management for oneself and others
• Organization, work priority planning – ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and carry out work