Scientist I, Microbiology - Entry Level

MillenniumSoft Inc; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Job summary

MillenniumSoft Inc in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking an entry-level Scientist I, Microbiology for a 12-month contract. The role is 40 hours per week on first shift, with pay rate $20–$30 per hour.

The position involves performing microbiological testing of pharmaceutical products, raw materials and medical devices, following USP/ASTM/CLSI methods, maintaining lab notebooks and supporting instrument calibration and GDP-compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of industrial microbiology experience, R&D or QC.
• BS degree in Microbiology or Biological Sciences.
• Experience with aseptic techniques in pharma or medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of products, raw materials, and devices under supervision.
• Perform routine and non-routine USP, ASTM and CLSI tests (time-kill, MIC/MBC, sterility, bioburden).
• Maintain lab, prepare media/reagents, label plates and tubes, restock supplies.
• Work within SOPs and GDP/quality guidelines.
• Prepare and present data at lab meetings.
• Maintain inventory of media and reagents.
• Assist in qualification and validation of equipment.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks with proper documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pipetting

Aseptic technique

Microscopy

Education

BS in Microbiology or Biological Sciences

Tools

Biological safety cabinets

pH meters

Spectrometer

Microscopes

Autoclaves

Job description

Position : Scientist I, Microbiology - Entry Level

Location : Vernon Hills, IL

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00
pay rate:$20-30/hr

1st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Research & Development

Level of Experience : Entry Level

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

Job Description

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.