Microbiologist-I

Artech Information System LLC

San Carlos (CA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading IT staffing company in California is seeking candidates for a laboratory role focusing on microbiological testing and environmental monitoring. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or a related field and offers responsibilities including data management and equipment calibration. Applicants must be able to meet specific physical demands such as lifting and working in clean rooms with protective equipment. This is a crucial role supporting quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related scientific discipline.
Equivalent experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

Perform microbiological testing/environmental monitoring of plant utilities.
Generate raw data and perform data entry into SAP.
Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Ability to lift or handle objects greater than 25 pounds

Ability to perform tasks in clean rooms

Color detection and 20/20 vision

Education

Bachelors degree in Microbiology or a related scientific discipline

Job description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

Perform microbiological testing/environmental monitoring of plant utilities and production processes. Generates raw data for management review, and performs data entry into data management system (SAP). Calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment.
Compiles laboratory raw data and prepares summary reports. Provides laboratory support in the areas of ordering and stocking supplies, laboratory cleaning and shipping of test samples to contract laboratories. Applies knowledge of good manufacturing practices and good laboratory practices on a daily basis.
Skills:
- Employees must be able to lift or handle objects greater than 25 pounds to perform certain duties essential to the job function. Employees may be required to perform tasks essential to the job function in areas that require the use of hearing protection devices.
- Performance of tasks essential to the job function may require the employee to work directly with, handle, or otherwise come into contact with chemicals or pharmaceutical agents. Employees must be able to wear a respiratory protection (filtering face piece, 1/2 face, full-face, or powered air purifying respirator, supplied air, or self-contained breathing apparatus) for certain tasks essential to the job function.
- Employees must be able to gain access to elevated work surfaces via vertical ladders or stairs to perform tasks essential to the job function.
- Employees may be required to enroll in a medical surveillance program based on the potential exposure to certain health hazards encountered as a result of their job function.
- Employees must be able to accurately detect color and have 20/20 vision (with/without corrective lenses). Visual Acuity test will be needed for this position.
- This position is primarily for performing microbiological environmental monitoring in clean rooms for the quality control organization for pharmaceutical manufacturing, so the position requires work in clean rooms, mechanical spaces and within the laboratory.
- The position requires climbing ladders/platforms associated with water tanks/sample ports; therefore no issues with fear of heights or the use of gowning materials and PPE.