Title: Microbiologist
Location: Northridge, California
Duration: End date 3/2024 (Possible extension)
Top skills needed:
1. Familiarity with microbial testing and analysis particularly with aseptic technique. Bioburden testing (membrane filtration), media prep / growth promotion, buffer and solution preparations, microbial population determination and dilution preparations
2. Knowledge and awareness of GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and GDP (Good Documentation Practice)
3. 2 to 5 years experience
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Studies origin, relationship, development, anatomy, functions, and chemical processes of living organisms; this may include studies in the growth, structure, and development of bacteria and other microorganisms.
Laboratory knowledge and familiarity with the following instrumentation and general microbiological testing including, but not limited to; autoclaving, microscope usage, Gram staining, microbial growth and isolation, dilution preparations, and filtration methods. Conducts testing to determine the bioburden levels on water/buffer samples.
Analyzes testing data and document results within laboratory reports. Practices GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) and GDP (Good Documentation Practices) according to laboratory standards.
TECHNICAL SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: An individual contributor with responsibility in our technical functions to advance existing technology or introduce new technology and therapies. Formulates, delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering R&D, systems or initiatives related to new technologies or therapies – from design to implementation – while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills.
Job Requirements:
DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS
Autonomy: Entry-level individual contributor on a project or work team.
Works with close supervision.
Organizational Impact: Delivers work of limited scope, typically smaller, less complex projects or related activities.
Innovation and Complexity: Identifies, defines and addresses problems that are not immediately evident but typically not difficult or complex.
Makes minor changes in systems and processes to solve problems.
Communication and Influence: Communicates primarily with internal contacts within immediate group.
Contacts others to gather, confirm and convey information.
Leadership and Talent Management: N / A – job at this level is focused on self-development.
Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education.
Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A), 2 to 5 years of experience required.