Assistant/Associate Scientist

Title: Assistant/Associate Scientist-Microbiology
Location: Devens MA (100% onsite)
Duration: 11 months
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri( normal business hours)
Pay rate: $41.93/ hr. on w2

Summary:
Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T), Aseptic & Microbial Process Control Sciences (AMPCS), is seeking an engaged, organized, self-driven individual to perform microbiology laboratory testing and evaluate microbial growth characteristics in support of clinical and commercial technology transfers. The successful candidate will work effectively with cross-functional teams and independently to meet project goals

Key responsibilities and projects:

• Support Clinical and Commercial Tech Transfers Project:
• Perform Microbial Characteristics Testing
• Perform basic microbiology testing (e.g., bioburden/microbial counts and growth-promotion testing) using aseptic technique.
• Perform laboratory tests and related support work using standard and computerized equipment (e.g., electronic lab notebook) according to approved protocols/procedures.
• Maintain laboratory operations by cleaning equipment, supporting preventive-maintenance schedules, and managing lab supplies.
• Document test results and write test reports that describe methods and outcomes, including authoring final reports as needed.
• Draft, review, and approve technical documents that support technology transfers.
• Network buffer microbial-characteristics gap assessment project
• Perform microbial-characteristics testing on network buffers where required characteristics are missing per the gap assessment.
• Support development of electronic checklists for sterility and microbial-control project

Education:
Required Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology or equivalent STEM field

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of lab experience required
• Knowledge of microbiology , cell culture or biochemistry laboratory techniques
• Proficiency in aseptic techniques
• Strong detail orientation with good organizational skills
• Technical writing skills and skills in AI/digital solutions.

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