Microbiologist

The Microbiologist will develop and conduct microbiological testing in R&D lab and occasional plant manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities:

• Apply aseptic techniques and follow standard operating procedures daily
• Prepare and maintain media and reagents needed for testing
• Perform microbiological testing using appropriate techniques including:
• Quantitative and Qualitative analysis of samples
• Isolation and Identification of isolates
• Challenge and Shelf-life studies
• Conduct microbial plant audits
• Develop and implement new methods as necessary
• Collect, analyze, and communicate results through reports and technical presentations
• Organize the lab including supply inventory, calibrations, cleaning, and maintenance of the lab equipment
• Establish, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure that the equipment is properly cleaned, calibrated, standardized and adequate for testing
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures
• Proactively attempts to prevent all accidents and eliminate all unsafe conditions
• Demonstrate management’s commitment to safety

Other Responsibilities:

• Ability to work on teams and independently
• Ability to travel 5% of the time
• Ability to apply fundamental technical understanding to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusions
• Ability to use and troubleshoot technical issues and instruments
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize and manage complex projects
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• MS Office proficiency: Excel, PowerPoint, Word

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Damon Wickmann at dwickmann@cps4jobs.com.

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Technical Qualifications:

• Microbiology subject matter expert
• Ability to plan and execute experimental protocols
• Working knowledge of BAM, AOAC, USP, etc.
• Experience with Method Validation and related documentation

Education:

• B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Microbiology as primary field of study
• 6+ years of experience preferred

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Damon Wickmann at dwickmann@cps4jobs.com.

JO:  67.23DW
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