Microbiologist I

Fits, Llc; Villalba (PR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent customer service culture

Job summary

FITS LLC in Puerto Rico is seeking a Microbiologist support professional for the Laboratory area. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in science (Microbiology) and 1–5 years of microbiology lab experience within regulated environments.

Bilingual (Spanish/English) and shift flexibility (2nd/3rd, including weekends) are essential. The ideal candidate will contribute to R&D activities, adhere to GDP/GMP regulations, and apply laboratory techniques to analyze biological samples and materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science with Microbiology emphasis; 1–5 years of microbiology lab support experience within regulated industry.
• Bilingual Spanish and English required.
• Flexibility to work 2nd/3rd shifts including weekends as needed.
• Knowledge of R&D, GDP and GMP regulations, laboratory techniques and biological analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and validates molecular targets that play a key role in a particular disease process.
• Studies origin, relationship, development, anatomy, functions, and chemical processes of living organisms; this may include studies in the growth, structure, and development of bacteria and other microorganisms.
• Conducts research to determine the effects of materials such as nutrients, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.
• Analyzes materials to determine their toxic or nontoxic properties, binding and efficacy. Isolates or purifies analyses, and identifies hormones, minerals, proteins, and/or cultures of microorganisms to determine their biological properties.
• Examines chemical aspects of formation of antibodies and conducts research into chemistry of cells and cell division.
• May identify and produce small quantities of new drugs, pharmaceutical compounds and/or nutrients.
• An individual contributor with responsibility in our technical functions to advance existing technology or introduce new technology and therapies.
• Formulates, delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results.
• May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals.
• The majority of time is spent delivering R&D, systems or initiatives related to new technologies or therapies – from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Lab techniques

GDP and GMP regulations

R&D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, major in Microbiology

Job description

For Microbiologist support in the Laboratory area.

WHAT MAKES YOU A FIT

The Technical Part

• Bachelor’s degree in science, major in Microbiology, preferably, and from one to five years (1-5) years of experience supporting Microbiology Laboratory activities within the regulated industry.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English)
• Flexibility to work shift: 2nd & 3rd and according to business needs. Including weekend (2nd shift).
• Knowledge in:
  • Research & Development (R&D)
  • GDP and GMP Regulations.
  • Laboratory techniques and biological analysis.

The Personality Part

Our Next Piece is an individual contributor who treats everyone they meet like family, especially our resources, clients, and team members. In other words, being a customer service pro is one of your (many) talents. Being the Piece means you're full of bright ideas and eager to innovate, always bringing top-quality results to the table. Are you ready to take on this new challenge?

AS A PIECE OF FITS, YOU WILL: (The day-to-day on the job)

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Identifies and validates molecular targets that play a key role in a particular disease process.
• Studies origin, relationship, development, anatomy, functions, and chemical processes of living organisms; this may include studies in the growth, structure, and development of bacteria and other microorganisms.
• Conducts research to determine the effects of materials such as nutrients, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.
• Analyzes materials to determine their toxic or nontoxic properties, binding and efficacy. Isolates or purifies analyses, and identifies hormones, minerals, proteins, and/or cultures of microorganisms to determine their biological properties.
• Examines chemical aspects of formation of antibodies and conducts research into chemistry of cells and cell division.
• May identify and produce small quantities of new drugs, pharmaceutical compounds and/or nutrients.
• An individual contributor with responsibility in our technical functions to advance existing technology or introduce new technology and therapies.
• Formulates, delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results.
• May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals.
• The majority of time is spent delivering R&D, systems or initiatives related to new technologies or therapies – from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills.

BEING A FITS PIECE COMES WITH PERKS

• One of these is the excellent, unmatched, never-before-seen customer service of our team (trust us, you’ll be amazed). However, that’s not all we have to offer. Talk with us to find out!

WHO WE ARE

We are a Service Provider companydifferent from the rest. We pride ourselves in how we treat the most important piece of our company's puzzle: you! We integrate Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, Utilities and Specialized Technical services across the Island (and in the US as well!). Our company is flexible, family-oriented and focused on our resources' well-being, while providing our Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Manufacturing industryclients with top-notch quality talent.We're FITS!

Are you the Next Piece?