Microbiology Lab Technician

Proclinical is seeking a Microbiology Lab Technician located in Philadelphia, PA with a global biopharmaceutical and medical device company. In this role, you will perform basic protein-based assays according to and in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and/or Points to Consider (PTC) guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Job Responsibility:

• Performs basic Analytical assays and lab procedures using appropriate laboratory techniques and in compliance with GLP, cGMP and/or PTC and SOPs.
• Accurately completes Test Methods and other required documentation according to and in compliance with GLP, cGMP, CFR and/or PTC guidelines and SOPs.
• Follows all general and laboratory SOPs
• Reports observations of ongoing tests to Technical Reviewer, Supervisor and/or Department Manager
• Communicates with supervisor and other colleagues re: daily lab activities
• Prepares reagents and completes reagent batch records
• Checks reagents for expired chemicals and disposes of any expired reagents
• Performs laboratory maintenance (i.e. decontaminates and disposes of medical and other waste as appropriate, maintains laboratory supply inventories, keeps work surfaces clean and neat) and keeps records of maintenance according to guidelines and SOPs
• Performs routine equipment monitoring and cleaning (i.e. centrifuges, biosafety and chemical hoods, refrigerators, incubators and freezers) and keeps records according to guidelines and SOPs
• Orders reagents and consumables as required and uses commodity specification procedure as assigned
• Completes all requisite training (i.e. Bloodborne Pathogen, Quality Assurance, safety, etc.)

Skills and Requirements:

• High School diploma and over 2 years of relevant experience or Associates'/Bachelor's (science preferred) degree with 0-2 years of relevant or equivalent experience

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Hayley Edmondson at (+1) 267-523-2553 or H.Edmondson@proclinical.com.

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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