QC Microbiology Specialist

Job Title: QC Microbiology Specialist
Location: Mahwah, NJ
Type: Contract
Compensation: $45/hr
Work Model: Onsite
Hours: 8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm

Responsibilities
• Support onsite manufacturing of orthopedic medical devices pertaining to the sterilization and cleanliness of the devices.
• Conduct routine microbiological laboratory testing and process monitoring in compliance with methods, procedures, protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform lab analysis of environmental and water samples and identification of microorganisms according to defined procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, document results in accordance with GDP and established procedures.
• Perform data entry required for trending analysis.
• Assist with review of worksheets, as assigned.
• Assist in the investigation of OOS results in areas of assigned responsibility.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring reliability through execution of preventive maintenance, routine performance and calibration checks; demonstrate ability to troubleshoot minor issues.
• Maintain laboratory supplies including order placement and QC checks.
• Prepare solutions and mixtures.

Requirements
• Knowledge of medical devices, sterilization, aseptic technique, environmental monitoring, and microbiological Quality Control testing and procedures preferred.
• Has excellent manual dexterity.
• Has ability to complete sampling or testing assignments in a timely and compliant manner, with minimal supervision.
• Perform limited interpretation of data.
• Demonstrate ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and complete assignments in a timely and compliant manner, with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of cGMPs and compendia testing required.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• B.S. degree in Biological Sciences or related field with minimum of 2 years of QC microbiology laboratory experience preferred.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ref: #558-Scientific