- A Scientist I in Quality Control Microbiology is responsible for an intermediate level of expertise of microbiological test methods and instrumentation. A Scientist I participates in the mentoring and training of less experienced analysts in the group. The QC Microbiology department contains five main functional groups, and principal activities vary slightly between them.
location: Melrose Park, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $20.00 - 22.86 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- All Scientist I functional groups are responsible for the following core activities:
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure compliance with company documents, programs, and activities related to Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems. Maintain current training compliance through Kabilift.
- Data Review: Perform peer review of laboratory data for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to specifications.
- Communication: Keep supervisory personnel informed of all relevant events impacting department operations and performance, including discrepancies and out-of-limit (OOL) conditions. Articulate work-related issues clearly and effectively to management and peers.
- Standards & Regulations: Maintain a solid working knowledge of cGMPs, GLPs, and current compendial methods.
- Investigations: Assist in authoring basic investigative studies (OOS, OOT, OOL, invalid tests) and update SOPs or Methods of Analysis to remain current. Investigate deviations from SOP requirements to derive root causes.
- Training & Support: Teach or coordinate the training of modules and laboratory techniques to new analysts. Support senior personnel on special testing, investigations, and process validations.
- Laboratory Maintenance: Maintain equipment and manage calibrations not performed by metrology or maintenance departments.
qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor of Science degree in a biological science.
- Experience: Minimum of 1 to 3 years of progressive laboratory experience. Previous experience with microbial identification using the MALDI system is preferred for the ID Lab.
- Skills: Strong planning, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are essential.
skills: Microbiology, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Quality Control (QC)
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.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
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.
