Microbiologist I

Overview

JMI, proud to be apart of Element Materials Technology has a current opening for a Microbiologist I to join our growing team in North Liberty, IA. Under general supervision, the Microbiologist I performs simple to moderately complex laboratory testing and analysis on bacterial and fungal specimens to provide information to the SENTRY program and new drug development protocols. Will use a variety of microbiological procedures that require the use of professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming bacterial and fungal specimens following proper safety guidelines using appropriate PPE
• Assess isolates that are received using personal judgment, knowledge of organisms, MALDI-TOF and otherbiochemical tests to properly identify organisms to ensure correct isolate is banked.
• Performs MALDI-TOF isolate identifications and interprets results.
• Properly pulls frozen isolates from the bank for SENTRY and protocol testing.
• Prepares and participates in all aspects of MIC testing including subbing isolates, preparing inoculums,pipetting, and running inoculating instruments.
• Interprets MICs results from broth microdilution, agar dilution, disk diffusion and Etest® methodologies
• Participates in new drug development protocols of minor complexity, such as broth microdilution testingwitha simple panel design.
• Participates in the overall quality assurance program by performing QC testing and documenting resultsappropriately. Informs Laboratory Manager and QA department if failures are observed and carries outrecommended corrective actions.
• Calibrates, troubleshoots, and conducts routine maintenance on laboratory instrumentation.
• Complies with applicable regulatory and safety requirements of the laboratory.
• Identifies errors and problems as well as opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations to theLaboratory Manager for resolution.
• Assists with writing and revising laboratory procedures according to CLSI and regulatory guidelines.

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a laboratory science field from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE is required.
• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or National Certifying Agency is desirable.

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.