Associate Microbiologist 1st & 2nd
- Job Title
- Associate Microbiologist 1st & 2nd
- Job ID
- 27744589
- Location
- Mainland, PA, 19451
- Other Location
- Description
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Associate Microbiologist , Full-Time, (1st & 2nd Shifts)
Accupac is hiring for an Associate Microbiologist to join our 1st and 2nd shift teams at our Mainland, PA. location.
Basic Job Functions:
Responsible to perform routine microbiological testing of raw materials, bulks and finished products per customer supplied or compendia test methods.
Benefits
We believe our most valued resource is the people we work with. Most of our positions offer the following employee benefits:- Competitive Salary Package
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Vested Company Match Contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance with Optional Supplemental Plan
- Short-Term Paid Disability
- Health Advocacy Programs
Essential Functions of the Job:- Perform routine laboratory tasks based on current standard operating procedures.
- Maintain neat and accurate documentation in logbooks, assay reports and protocols in acceptance with current GMP requirements.
- Prepare and sterilize media.
- Perform growth promotion and sterility testing of media prepared and purchased, including quantification and evaluation.
- Perform swab sampling on sanitized equipment.
- Perform viable environmental sampling of facilities.
- Maintain inventory of lab supplies.
- Safe handling of viable pathogenic bacteria strains including Gram staining and identification.
- Understanding of proper aseptic technique and processes
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Train new personnel in customer and compendia test methods.
- Interact as liaison with outside departments
- Involvement in the Plant Hygiene Program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements of the Job:- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to effectively interact with co-workers
- Possess thorough understanding of laboratory safety.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Ability to use good judgment and common sense to evaluate information
- Able to understand basic computer skills and programs
Physical Requirements:- Lift or carry up to 40 pounds
- Climb step stools and maintain balance
- Color vision
- Bending/stooping
- Prolonged sitting or standing
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Travel: None
Education and/or Experience:- Associate Microbiologist I: must have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related science field preferred with coursework in Microbiology.
- Associate Microbiologist II: must have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related science field preferred with coursework in Microbiology. Minimum of 3 years of hands on experience in a Micro Lab.
About Accupac
Accupac is a global contract development and manufacturing
partner for beauty, personal care and healthcare brands. We develop and
manufacture some of the world’s greatest products for global CPGs, emerging
Indie brands, and everything in between. We make products that make a difference because we care about
bettering the lives of people and the health of our planet.
- Required Skills
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Minimum Requirements of the Job:
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers
• Possess thorough understanding of laboratory safety.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to use good judgment and common sense to evaluate information
• Able to understand basic computer skills and programs
Physical Requirements:
• Lift or carry up to 40 pounds
• Climb step stools and maintain balance
• Color vision
• Bending/stooping
• Prolonged sitting or standing
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Travel: None
Education and/or Experience:
• Associate Microbiologist I: must have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related science field preferred with coursework in Microbiology.
• Associate Microbiologist II: must have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related science field preferred with coursework in Microbiology. Minimum of 3 years of hands on experience in a Micro Lab.
