Microbiology Associate III

The Microbiology Associate will be part of the Microbiology Department responsible for the testing and support for the Microbiology Laboratory in support of a Contract Manufacturing biotechnology facility and Process Development. Responsibilities includes laboratory support program testing reporting of results execution of protocols.

This person is responsible for the aspects of the following programs as directed by management:

• Environmental Monitoring (Air Viable Total Air Particulate Surface Viable)
• Clean Utility Monitoring (Water Sampling Bioburden Conductivity TOC Coliform
• and Nitrates)
• Compressed Gas Monitoring (Collection Air Viable Total Air Particulate Dragger
• Tests and specific ID tests)
• Product Testing (Bioburden Endotoxin Host Purity or Non-Host)
• Media Release
• Laboratory Support

Additional Responsibilities:

• Executes routine Microbial Laboratory work. Utilizes technical discretion in the execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to program goals.
• Makes detailed observations and carries out elementary data analysis.
• Understands monitoring programs and methods and conducts troubleshooting analysis.
• Working knowledge of sampling equipment and testing instruments.
• Documentation and technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of current regulations and scientific literature.
• Ensures proper labeling handling and storage of all chemical and biohazards used in the laboratory. Ensures proper labeling and disposition of hazardous waste in satellite areas; adheres to all safety requirements and follows safe procedures and attends all required safety and health training including handling hazardous waste

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Microbiology Biology or related technological field of science.
• BS and 0-3 years of experience or MS and 0-3 years of experience

KBI Biopharma Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore all qualified applicants regardless of race color national origin religion gender gender identity sexual orientation age disability or veteran status are strongly encouraged to apply.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma Inc. to hire me. If I am hired I understand that either KBI Biopharma Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

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