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Microbiologist I
Location
North Chicago, Illinois
Category: Scientific
Salary
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Country: United States
Employment: Contract
Worksite: On-Site
Job Description
Target PR Range: 19-24/hr
Depending on experience
Summary: Collects environmental and utility samples for microbiological and chemical testing. Performs microbiological testing on water and swabs.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Biology or related science from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Incumbents in this class are subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, lifting materials weighing up to 25 pounds, vision to monitor and moderate to loud noise levels. Work is performed in manufacturing and laboratory environments.
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Implements, maintains, and makes changes to create global solutions for a safe work environment and good manufacturing practices in accordance with procedural requirements.
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Maintains training certifications as needed for assigned job tasks and takes responsibility to add new training diversification to meet broader team objectives.
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Performs analytical or microbial test methods and changes as written to support product and material release with minimal error.
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Accepts responsibility for all data generated to support material release and to complete assigned tasks as committed.
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Independently troubleshoots and resolves analytical techniques and instrument issues.
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Interprets experimental data for conformance with product/material specifications.
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Understands and identifies laboratory techniques or instrumental performance in accordance with scientific principles.
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Proposes and implements experimental design to determine exception root cause.
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Demonstrates logical thought processes in order to determine possible contributors to exception events and initiates appropriate exception documents in accordance with procedural requirements.
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Can work in multiple laboratory functional areas as assigned and can effectively perform a multitude of laboratory techniques for which they are trained on with minimal error, while adjusting to unforeseen technical or logistical obstacles to accomplish assignments.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biology; Associate’s Degree with at least 2 years of lab experience; High School Diploma with at least 5 years of directly related laboratory experience.
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Ability to work with general supervision but effectively manages their own time to multi-task based upon their completed training matrix.
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Participates and contributes to assigned teams to meet broader business objectives.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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