Microbiology technician job description
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Example microbiology technician requirements on a job description
Microbiology technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in microbiology technician job postings.
Sample microbiology technician requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field
- Knowledge of laboratory safety and quality standards
- Experience in operating laboratory instruments
- Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
- Familiarity with laboratory standard operating procedures
Sample required microbiology technician soft skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Flexibility and adaptability
Microbiology technician job description example 1
Kelly Services microbiology technician job description
Kelly Services has provided outstanding employment opportunities to the most talented individuals in the marketplace. Today, we are proud to offer a long-term contract opportunity for a Microbiologist Technician III with our client, a leader in the Medical Device industry, located in Tampa, Florida.
Two openings!
Tuesday through Saturday
Sunday through Thursday
day shift
Until the end of the year -likely an extension
This role will be responsible for supporting:
+ Biological Indicator Testing for raw materials, components, finish product and validation sterilization cycles
+ Plate reading
+ Microbial Culture transfers
+ Growth promotion testing of media
+ Support other areas of the lab as needed
Requirements: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Experience in computer operation and basic word processing programs. Ability to communicate and work well with others; good oral and written skills. Excellent aseptic technique. Familiar with microbiological testing techniques concerning product testing. Prefer BS in Microbiology or other related science. 1-3 years of industrial experience.
**What happens next**
Once you apply, you'll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry-even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.
Helping you discover **what's next** in your career is what we're all about,
\#1
**You should know:** Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.
**Why Kelly** ** ** **Science & Clinical?**
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.
**About Kelly** ** **
At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center.
Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
Two openings!
Tuesday through Saturday
Sunday through Thursday
day shift
Until the end of the year -likely an extension
This role will be responsible for supporting:
+ Biological Indicator Testing for raw materials, components, finish product and validation sterilization cycles
+ Plate reading
+ Microbial Culture transfers
+ Growth promotion testing of media
+ Support other areas of the lab as needed
Requirements: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Experience in computer operation and basic word processing programs. Ability to communicate and work well with others; good oral and written skills. Excellent aseptic technique. Familiar with microbiological testing techniques concerning product testing. Prefer BS in Microbiology or other related science. 1-3 years of industrial experience.
**What happens next**
Once you apply, you'll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry-even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.
Helping you discover **what's next** in your career is what we're all about,
\#1
**You should know:** Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.
**Why Kelly** ** ** **Science & Clinical?**
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals-it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.
**About Kelly** ** **
At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center.
Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
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Microbiology technician job description example 2
Namsa microbiology technician job description
NAMSA pioneered the industry, NAMSA was the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started regulating such products in 1976.
We are shaping the industry. NAMSA has been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry.
We have become the industry's premier provider. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond.
Come and work for an organization whose:
* Mission is to make a scientific contribution to every medical device in the world.
* Culture is passionately committed to the partnership between one another and our clients to improve and save lives through a respectful, trusting, and collaborative environment.
* Values have stood the test of time.
* Above all else, conduct ourselves with integrity
Job Description:
* May perform routine test article/product preparation and execute routine testing and perform routine calculations per NAMSA SOPs and work instructions.
* Accurately collects and records raw data in logbooks and on worksheets.
* May be responsible for checking laboratory equipment, being on-call and respond to continuous monitoring alarms as applicable. If needed, the Associate will respond in accordance with criteria outlined in Standard Operating Procedures.
* May be required to perform personal gowning environmental testing, and submit organisms from gowning, environmental and sterility test positives for identification and inclusion in monthly trending data, as required for specific testing as applicable.
* May be required to operate autoclave, depyrogenation oven or other specified laboratory equipment.
* May perform Kinetic-Chromogenic LAL testing.
* May perform Environmental Monitoring, clean and disinfect cleanroom suites.
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Technical Competencies:
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* May perform routine test article/product preparation and execute routine testing and perform routine calculations per NAMSA SOPs and work instructions.
* Accurately collects and records raw data in logbooks and on worksheets.
* May be responsible for checking laboratory equipment, being on-call and respond to continuous monitoring alarms as applicable. If needed, the Associate will respond in accordance with criteria outlined in Standard Operating Procedures.
* May be required to perform personal gowning environmental testing, and submit organisms from gowning, environmental and sterility test positives for identification and inclusion in monthly trending data, as required for specific testing as applicable.
* May be required to operate autoclave, depyrogenation oven or other specified laboratory equipment.
* May perform Kinetic-Chromogenic LAL testing.
* May perform Environmental Monitoring, clean and disinfect cleanroom suites.
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
* High School diploma or equivalent required and at least 4 years of experience, or Bachelor degree and no experience
* Sound judgment with effective decision making skills and the ability to solve problems or escalate as needed
Technical Competencies
* Awareness of applicable guidelines and regulations including, but not limited to USP, ISO, CTFA, FSA.
* Knowledge of metric system, NAMSA GLP and/or GMP testing, scientific applications, experimental design, and data evaluation.
* Ability to work in GLP/GMP environment.
Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Requires maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
* Extensive use of computer keyboard; operate computer equipment.
Working Conditions:
* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Requires maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
* Extensive use of computer keyboard; operate computer equipment.
We are shaping the industry. NAMSA has been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry.
We have become the industry's premier provider. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond.
Come and work for an organization whose:
* Mission is to make a scientific contribution to every medical device in the world.
* Culture is passionately committed to the partnership between one another and our clients to improve and save lives through a respectful, trusting, and collaborative environment.
* Values have stood the test of time.
* Above all else, conduct ourselves with integrity
Job Description:
* May perform routine test article/product preparation and execute routine testing and perform routine calculations per NAMSA SOPs and work instructions.
* Accurately collects and records raw data in logbooks and on worksheets.
* May be responsible for checking laboratory equipment, being on-call and respond to continuous monitoring alarms as applicable. If needed, the Associate will respond in accordance with criteria outlined in Standard Operating Procedures.
* May be required to perform personal gowning environmental testing, and submit organisms from gowning, environmental and sterility test positives for identification and inclusion in monthly trending data, as required for specific testing as applicable.
* May be required to operate autoclave, depyrogenation oven or other specified laboratory equipment.
* May perform Kinetic-Chromogenic LAL testing.
* May perform Environmental Monitoring, clean and disinfect cleanroom suites.
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Technical Competencies:
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* May perform routine test article/product preparation and execute routine testing and perform routine calculations per NAMSA SOPs and work instructions.
* Accurately collects and records raw data in logbooks and on worksheets.
* May be responsible for checking laboratory equipment, being on-call and respond to continuous monitoring alarms as applicable. If needed, the Associate will respond in accordance with criteria outlined in Standard Operating Procedures.
* May be required to perform personal gowning environmental testing, and submit organisms from gowning, environmental and sterility test positives for identification and inclusion in monthly trending data, as required for specific testing as applicable.
* May be required to operate autoclave, depyrogenation oven or other specified laboratory equipment.
* May perform Kinetic-Chromogenic LAL testing.
* May perform Environmental Monitoring, clean and disinfect cleanroom suites.
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
* High School diploma or equivalent required and at least 4 years of experience, or Bachelor degree and no experience
* Sound judgment with effective decision making skills and the ability to solve problems or escalate as needed
Technical Competencies
* Awareness of applicable guidelines and regulations including, but not limited to USP, ISO, CTFA, FSA.
* Knowledge of metric system, NAMSA GLP and/or GMP testing, scientific applications, experimental design, and data evaluation.
* Ability to work in GLP/GMP environment.
Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Requires maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
* Extensive use of computer keyboard; operate computer equipment.
Working Conditions:
* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Requires maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
* Extensive use of computer keyboard; operate computer equipment.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024