Job Summary

A Scientist I in Quality Control Microbiology is responsible for an intermediate level of expertise of microbiological test methods, and instrumentation. A Scientist I participate in the mentoring and training of less experienced analysts in the group. The QC Microbiology department contains five main functional groups. The principal activities vary slightly between the groups.

Hourly Range: $28.00-$32.00
Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, initiates, coordinates, performs routine and non-routine environmental monitoring according to established procedures.  Must be organized to coordinate activities of multiple filling rooms and associated personnel and do independently.

• Assess environmental conditions using various methods to sample environment, water systems, compressed gas, and personnel in production areas and microbiology laboratory. Recognize out of limit results and initiate OOL investigations.

• Must successfully execute requirements to achieve ISO Class 5 gowning certification. 

• Processes paperwork, LIMS input and approvals for release by QA Critical Systems.

• Solid working knowledge of KabiTrack and recording OOL events and change controls. Assists with investigation of environmental OOL excursions.

• Coordinate responses and actions associated with environmental issues.

• Maintain good housekeeping of laboratory areas, environmental chambers and maintain inventory of test media, reagents as assigned.

• Completes activities required for microbial identification including sub-culture, Gram staining, proper culture maintenance and processing for outside laboratory identification.

• Assists in training manufacturing personnel in required aseptic techniques, and gowning techniques as assigned by supervisor.

• Responsible for coordinating the timely completion of routine testing.

• Processes and completes data collection for all critical systems release.

• Process data and recognize issues and be instrumental in escalating associated results with unexpected results or trending

• REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science degree in a biological science with 1-3 years progressive laboratory experience. 
• For positions in the Maldi ID Laboratory, previous experience on microbial identification using this system is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Planning and organizational skills necessary for primary responsibilities.
• Must successfully execute requirements to achieve ISO 5 environment gown certification as required by supervision (Environmental Monitoring Group).

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at‑will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.