Laboratory Technologist I, Microbiology Laboratory

General Summary

Commit to and abide by the character of BioBridge Global’s Core Values of Accountability, Stewardship, Pioneer, Integrity, Respect and Excellence (ASPIRE). Support, communicate and reinforce the mission and vision of the enterprise.

Provide world class customer service by capturing and being responsive to the voice of the customer (internal or external, including donors for select positions) through multiple feedback channels in order to resolve issues and drive satisfaction in accordance with the BBG customer engagement, feedback, and complaint processes.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Tasks 

• Competently perform all assigned departmental duties. May perform Pre‐Analytical tasks [receipt, qualification, and preparation of samples for testing] and highly complex microbiological testing on a variety of samples, including donor, environmental, raw material, and biologic product samples.

• Conduct microbial culture, isolation, and identification using standard microbiological techniques.

• Read and interpret microbial growth on plates and perform isolation plating.

• Culture tissue samples using aseptic techniques.

• Adhere to cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and other regulatory requirements applicable to microbiological testing.

• Evaluate test results in an accurate and timely manner and recognize and report unusual test results.

• Operate equipment utilizing established protocols and within quality control limits.

• Recognize equipment malfunctions and/or technical problems and take appropriate steps to resolve.

• Maintain strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Prepare and maintain reports/records and perform computer data entry.

• Maintain departmental supplies within established inventory levels.

• Commit to and embrace the mission, vision, and core values of QualTex Laboratories: Positive work attitude Respect for co-workers and management staff Excellent customer service [for both internal and external customers] Adherence to all safety, regulatory, and quality requirements Continuous improvement

• Participate in continuing education and attend meetings as required.

• Assist with training and/or mentoring of new employees and/or volunteers.

• Participate in team-oriented work projects for the development and implementation of validations, process improvements, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Assist in other laboratory areas as directed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Tasks

• Promote security awareness and adoption of IT policies and practices with all staff members, including contractors and maintain awareness of laws and regulations governing IT risk, compliance, audit, privacy, and security. Education

Required Minimum Education

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work relative to the field of assignment. 

Licenses and/or Certifications

• Valid United States Driver’s License

• CCNA, or higher-level certification preferred. Experience
Required Minimum Experience
• Requires one year of microbiology experience. Preferred Experience
• Prefer two or more years of microbiology experience. Experience Exception to Education

 
Knowledge

• Must have a strong knowledge of microbiological techniques, including aseptic technique, microbial culture, identification, and enumeration methods.

• Must have a working knowledge of laboratory sciences and techniques.

• Must obtain a working knowledge of regulatory/quality requirements and perform within all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies.

 
Skills

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Must have strong computer skills.

• Must maintain competency in laboratory skills for liquid and material handling.

• Must be capable of evaluating, interpreting and reporting accurate/valid test results by current testing methodologies.

 
Abilities

• Must be able to keep information confidential.• Must be neat in appearance and well groomed.

• Must be professional, detail oriented, self-motivated, innovative, creative, assertive, organized, communicative, and have the ability to work independently.

• Must perform well in repetitive work situations.

• Must be able to work with interruptions, meet deadlines, and perform accurate work and/or reports.• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment. 

Working Environment & Travel Requirements
Works in a well-lighted air conditioned and heated laboratory/department. May be exposed to electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards and other conditions common to a laboratory environment. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical laboratory environment. May have bodily exposure to refrigerator/freezer temperature, especially hands and face. Will work extended hours during peak periods. May be required to work any time of the day, evening or night during the week or weekend. Occupational Exposure Assignment - Category I