<p>QC Analytical Lab Associate - Microbiology</p> <p>Position Type: Contract</p> <p>Position Location: Allentown, PA</p> <p>Position Pay: $24 an hour</p> <p>Position Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm</p> <p>New Grads Welcome</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Is responsible for fulling the lab's requirements for analytical and biological testing. </li><li>The position is responsible for performing Sterility testing utilizing the direct inoculation method. </li><li>The candidate must be able to aseptically gown into an ISO 5 clean room. </li><li>Gowning includes a hood, jump suit, boots face mask and gloves. </li><li>Good aseptic technique is required for the transfer of the biological indicator into the test media. </li><li>Bacterial endotoxin testing, utilizing a Kinetic Chromogenic method. </li><li>Samples will be prepped in a laminar flow hood. Prepping includes disassembling the samples and placing in depyrogenated glassware for testing. The sample will be filled with a diluent and incubated. The diluent is tested utilizing a 96 well plate. </li><li>Growth promotion and pH performed on in house and purchased media. </li><li>Making TSB media for use in Sterility testing utilizing an autoclave to sterilize the media. The sterilization of tools and equipment utilizing an autoclave. </li><li>Perform environmental monitoring in production areas. Aseptically gown into the production area. </li><li>Test for air particulates, air microbial, and surface samples. </li><li>Reading of environmental plates after incubation. Accurately documenting all testing and reads. </li><li>Good documentation practices are a required. An attention to detail is needed. </li><li>Deprogenation of glassware and tools used for bacterial endotoxin testing. </li><li>Glass washing and sterilization of tools and glassware. </li><li>Monthly and quarterly cleaning preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment. </li><li>Other duties may include, trending of environmental data, collecting bioburden and cytotoxicity samples. Performing gram staining and subculturing of environmental organisms. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Education: A bachelors degree in biology, microbiology, or other related science fields </li><li>Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in laboratory techniques and instrumentation. </li><li>Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Organization: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively </li></ul> <p>After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play.</p>