Microbiologist I

FITS, LLC; Villalba (PR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Customer service culture

Job summary

FITS, LLC is seeking a Microbiologist to support our Laboratory activities in Puerto Rico. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in science with a Microbiology focus and has 1–5 years in regulated microbiology labs.

Fluency in Spanish and English is required, with flexibility for 2nd and 3rd shifts including weekends. You will identify targets, study bacteria, and perform analyses under GDP and GMP guidelines, collaborating with R&D and other teams to deliver high-quality results while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science with Microbiology focus; 1–5 years in regulated microbiology labs.
• Bilingual Spanish and English.
• Flexibility for 2nd/3rd shifts and weekends as per business needs.
• Knowledge of R&D, GDP and GMP regulations; lab techniques and biological analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify and validate molecular targets relevant to disease.
• Study origin, development, and function of bacteria and microorganisms.
• Conduct research on effects of nutrients, drugs, hormones on tissues.
• Analyze materials for toxicity; isolate and identify hormones, minerals, proteins, cultures of microorganisms.
• Examine antibodies formation; study chemistry of cells and cell division.
• May mentor colleagues or direct work of junior staff.
• Lead/participate in R&D projects from design to implementation.

Skills

Microbiology

Bilingual Spanish/English

Shift flexibility

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in science (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 oneto five years (1-5) years of experience supportingMicrobiology Laboratory activities within the regulated industry.
• Bilingual (Spanishand English)
• Flexibilityto work shift: 2 nd & 3 rd and according to business needs. I ncludingweekend (2 nd 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!