Microbiologist, Part-time

SGS; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid-time off

Family leave

Job summary

SGS is offering a part-time Microbiologist position in Oklahoma City, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or equivalent commercial lab experience. Responsibilities include performing analyses, maintaining laboratory equipment, and maintaining quality records. The role involves a part-time schedule from Tuesday to Saturday, totaling 25 hours a week. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and opportunities for professional growth through training and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Microbiology or equivalent commercial laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Handles samples and performs analyses according to Operating Procedures.
• Maintains and verifies laboratory equipment.
• Reports any deficiencies or malfunctions.
• Maintains records of quality activities.
• Identifies and records nonconformities.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning skills

Basic Microsoft Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field

Tools

Analytical balances

Food homogenization equipment

Pipetting tools

Incubators

Water baths

Plate readers

VIDAS

BAX

GDS

GeneUp

BioRad

Spectrophotometer

VITEK Microbial Identification System

Job description

Job Description

This job operates in a lab environment with equipment such as analytical balances, food homogenization equipment, pipetting tools, incubators, water baths, plate readers, various commercial protein and DNA based technologies for food pathogen detection (VIDAS, BAX, GDS, GeneUp, BioRAd), spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System, basic wet chemistry equipment for analysis of moisture, protein, fat, ash, salt.

• Handles samples and performs analyses according to Operating Procedures and test methodology
• Maintains and verifies equipment
• Reports deficiencies or malfunction to the supervisor
• Maintains records of all quality activities as documented in Operating Procedures and test methods
• Identifies and records nonconformities on Corrective Action Requests

Part-Time Work Schedule Hours

Tuesday-Saturday - 10AM-5PM, 25 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field or commercial laboratory experience - Required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Mathematical Skills: Basic level of knowledge
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Basic level

Additional KSAs

• Computer Skills: Basic use of Microsoft Office 365 Suite required, experience with LIMS system

Equipment

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
• Regularly operates laboratory equipment such as analytical balances, food homogenization equipment, pipetting tools, incubators, water baths, plate readers, various commercial protein and DNA based technologies for food pathogen detection (VIDAS, BAX, GDS, GeneUp, BioRAd), spectrophotometer, VITEK Microbial Identification System.

Job Title

Microbiologist, part-time

Benefits

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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