Assistant Scientist - Microbiology

To ensure that the QC testing of all products is performed to GMP and company standards. This involves analytical/microbiological testing (as applicable), analyzing samples, recording, evaluating and reporting data using prescribed procedures with limited or no supervision.

location: Zebulon, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $34 - 35 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Conduct routine analytical testing of raw materials, packaging materials, finished products and
  
  environmental samples using approved methods and various instrumentation, (e.g., HPLC, Vitek, GC, UV, Microscope, Gram Stainer, and Robotics) while adhering to cGMP and established policy.
• Generate valid data at expected levels of productivity while adhering to cGMP.
• Interpret validity of own test data and generate accurate results.
• Advise immediate supervisor or designee of all important aspects of analytical testing including
  
  deviations.
• Evaluate data generated by others in the analytical group.
• Accurately document analytical data and review official laboratory documents (e.g., SOP's, Technical reports, Methods, and specifications).
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
• Assist in training other laboratory personnel on methods, instrumentation and computer systems.
• Participate in interdepartmental project teams or committees.
• Understand data integration and calculation of results

qualifications:
Required:

• Degree in scientific field, microbiology / biology preferred but needs to at least have hands on lab experience from microbiology class
• Microbiology lab experience, industry or academic, 1-2 years

Preferred:

• Environmental monitoring experience
• Microbial limit testing experience

skills: HPLC, SOP, Biology, GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), Microbiology, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.