Assistant | Associate Scientist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T), Aseptic & Microbial Process Control Sciences (AMPCS), is seeking an engaged, organized, self-driven individual to perform microbiology laboratory testing and evaluate microbial growth characteristics in support of clinical and commercial technology transfers.
• The successful candidate will work effectively with cross-functional teams and independently to meet project goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support Clinical and Commercial Tech Transfers Project:
• Perform Microbial Characteristics Testing.
• Perform basic microbiology testing (e.g., bioburden/microbial counts and growth-promotion testing) using aseptic technique.
• Perform laboratory tests and related support work using standard and computerized equipment (e.g., electronic lab notebook) according to approved protocols/procedures.
• Maintain laboratory operations by cleaning equipment, supporting preventive-maintenance schedules, and managing lab supplies.
• Document test results and write test reports that describe methods and outcomes, including authoring final reports as needed.
• Draft, review, and approve technical documents that support technology transfers.
• Network buffer microbial-characteristics gap assessment project.
• Perform microbial-characteristics testing on network buffers where required characteristics are missing per the gap assessment.
• Support development of electronic checklists for sterility and microbial-control project.

Education:

• Required Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology or equivalent STEM field.

Skills and Experience:

• 1-3 years of lab experience required.
• Knowledge of microbiology , cell culture or biochemistry laboratory techniques.
• Proficiency in aseptic techniques.
• Strong detail orientation with good organizational skills.
• Technical writing skills and skills in AI/digital solutions.