Microbiology Research Associate (2nd/3rd Shift) – Bilingual

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

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.