Scientist I, Microbiology Development

MillenniumSoft Inc; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MillenniumSoft Inc. is seeking a Scientist I, Microbiology Development in Vernon Hills, IL. This contract role supports microbiological testing of pharma products and devices, under supervision, with a focus on aseptic techniques and quality documentation.

Responsibilities include performing USP/ASTM/CLSI tests, maintaining notebooks, and presenting data at lab meetings. Requires a BS in Microbiology or Biological Sciences and at least 1 year in industrial microbiology.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Microbiology or Biological Sciences.
• Minimum 1 year of industrial microbiology experience.
• Experience with aseptic techniques in pharma/medical device testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of pharmaceutical products, raw materials, and medical devices under supervision.
• Conduct USP/ASTM/CLSI-based microbiology tests (time-kill, MIC/MBC, sterility, microbial limits, bioburden).
• Maintain lab notebooks and documentation per GDP guidelines.
• Prepare media, reagents, plates and tubes; restock supplies.
• Present data at laboratory meetings and manage inventory of media and reagents.

Skills

Microbiological techniques

Laboratory equipment usage

Education

BS in Microbiology or Biological Sciences

Tools

Pipettes

Biological safety cabinets

pH meters

Spectrometer

Microscope

Autoclave

Balances

Job description

Position: Scientist I, Microbiology Development

Location: Vernon Hills, IL

Duration: 12+ Months

Total Hours/week: 40.00

pay rate: $20-30/hr

Client: Medical Device Company

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)

No H1b’s

Description

Scientist I, Microbiology Development

Responsible For

• Performing a variety of tasks related to microbiological testing of pharmaceutical products, raw materials, and medical devices under general direction of lead scientist or manager.
• Performing, as part of a team, routine and non-routine USP, ASTM and CLSI based microbiological testing for anti-infective and disinfectant efficacy (i.e., time-kill assay, MIC/MBC, sterility testing, microbial limits, bioburden).
• Routine laboratory maintenance, propagating bacterial cultures, preparation of general laboratory duties such as preparing media and reagents, labeling plates and tube, and re-stocking supplies.
• Works within established SOPs and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.
• Prepares and presents data at laboratory meetings.
• Maintains adequate inventory control of media and reagents as required for laboratory operation.
• Assists in the qualification and validation of equipment and lab instruments including calibration.
• Responsible for maintaining laboratory notebooks and ensuring all documentation is performed under GDP guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Experience

Minimum 1 year of work experience in an industrial microbiology research and development or quality control environment, with experience in aseptic techniques preferably in a pharmaceutical or medical device product testing. laboratory.

Education

BS degree in Microbiology or Biological Sciences

Skills

• Use of basic laboratory equipment such as pipets, biological safety cabinets, pH meters, spectrometer, microscope, autoclave/sterilizers, and balances.
• Microbiological techniques: streaking for isolation, pour plating, spread plating, serial dilutions, and aseptic technique.