Lab Specialist I

Does a career in the Life Sciences sound fascinating? Do you enjoy Microbiology and driving while getting paid to visit various client sites in the Bay Area? If this sounds intriguing, then you'd be a great fit for our entry level position as a Lab Specialist 1! We are looking for immediate hires.

Currently seeking candidates that thrive in a fast-paced dynamic work environment, have the ability to multitask, pay attention to detail and enjoy working as a team in an Office/Lab setting. There is never a dull moment when you are a part of our team here at Validation Systems, Inc.

The desired candidate will be responsible for routine microbiological testing at various client locations in addition to performing internal duties for the operation of our laboratory. The workload will comprise of traveling to and from client locations and performing testing at their facilities. It is required for the candidate to drive their own reliable car (The candidate will be reimbursed for mileage and paid their hourly wages while driving).

Any experience in a pharmaceutical, biologics, bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing, diagnostics, or medical device company laboratory is preferred. On the job training is expected and will be provided Validation Systems Inc. is a dynamic contract laboratory offering a range of services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries including, routine environmental monitoring, compressed gas sampling and analysis, and water sampling and analysis.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Water testing
• Membrane Filtration
• TOC and Conductivity Analysis
• Endotoxin
• Gel Clot
• Environmental Monitoring of Laminar Flow Hood
• Aseptic Techniques
• Growth Promotion of Media
• Enumeration of plates
• Gram Staining
• Preventative Maintenance of Lab equipment
• Filing documents
• Generating Copies of Reports for clients
• 1 year experience of Microbiology is preferred. Please, no PhD candidates.
• Must currently live within 15-20 miles of Palo Alto, CA
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant life sciences discipline is necessary. Emphasis in Microbiology is preferred.
• Able to lift equipment weighing 30 lbs.
• Ability to multi-task, pay attention to detail, take direction, and conduct oneself in a mature, professional manner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person