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Microbiology Development Scientist I

United States, Vernon Hills 44.00 - 48.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted January 11, 2026
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Scientist I, Microbiology Development

Job Responsibility

  • Performing a variety of tasks related to microbiological testing of pharmaceutical products, raw materials, and medical devices under general direction of lead scientist or manager.
  • Performing, as part of a team, routine and non-routine USP, ASTM and CLSI based microbiological testing for anti-infective and disinfectant efficacy (i.e., time-kill assay, MIC/MBC, sterility testing, microbial limits, bioburden).
  • Routine laboratory maintenance, propagating bacterial cultures, preparation of general laboratory duties such as preparing media and reagents, labeling plates and tube, and re-stocking supplies.
  • Works within established SOPs and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.
  • Prepares and presents data at laboratory meetings.
  • Maintains adequate inventory control of media and reagents as required for laboratory operation.
  • Assists in the qualification and validation of equipment and lab instruments including calibration.
  • Responsible for maintaining laboratory notebooks and ensuring all documentation is performed under GDP guidelines.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year of work experience in an industrial microbiology research and development or quality control environment, with experience in aseptic techniques preferably in a pharmaceutical or medical device product testing. laboratory
  • Use of basic laboratory equipment such as pipets, biological safety cabinets, pH meters, spectrometer, microscope, autoclave/sterilizers, and balances.
  • Microbiological techniques: streaking for isolation, pour plating, spread plating, serial dilutions, and aseptic technique.
  • BS degree in Microbiology or Biological Sciences

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