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Microbiologist II

Element Materials Technology

North Liberty, IA • On-site

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Re-posted 19 days ago

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Job description

Overview
Element has a current opening for a Microbiologist II at our North Liberty, IA location. Under general direction, the Microbiologist II performs moderate to highly complex laboratory testing and analysis on bacterial and fungal isolates to provide information to the SENTRY program, new drug development protocols and clinical trial protocols. Utilizes professional skill and judgement to perform a variety of microbiology procedures within the laboratory.
Responsibilities
  • Processes incoming bacterial and fungal isolates following safety guidelines and using required
    PPE, selects and labels appropriate media and properly streaks for isolation.
  • Assesses isolates that are received using professional judgment, knowledge of organism
    characteristics, MALDI-TOF and biochemical tests to properly identify organisms prior to banking.
  • Performs MALDI-TOF isolate identifications and interprets results.
  • Properly pulls frozen isolates from the bank for SENTRY, drug development protocol testing and
    clinical trials.
  • Prepares for susceptibility runs by performing purity checks, removing MIC panels from freezers,
    labeling of panels and tubes, and loosening caps on media tubes.
  • 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 on the clinical trial team or alternatively, is a member of the fungal team and is
    deemed proficient in one or more areas (fungal processing, yeast or mould susceptibility testing,
    etc.) as dictated by business need.
    • May perform highly complex quantitative and qualitative analysis on microbiological isolates for
    clinical trial and research protocols.
  • Participates in new drug development protocols and clinical trial protocols, if part of clinical trial
    team, which includes an array of susceptibility testing techniques (Broth microdilution + disks
    and/or Etest®, agar dilution, time-kills, PAEs, etc.).
  • If part of the clinical trial team, follows GCP and CLIA regulations for processing of clinical trial
    isolates, which includes chain of custody procedures.
    • Participates in the overall quality assurance program by performing QC testing and documenting
    results appropriately.
  • Informs Laboratory Manager and QA department if failures are observed and carries out
    recommended corrective actions.
  • Provides direction to Laboratory Assistants with regard to processing specimens, susceptibility
    testing and pulling isolates from the bank.
  • Provides technical direction and oversight to Microbiologist I on complex testing and analysis of
    microbiological isolates.
  • Participates in training of Laboratory Assistants and Microbiologist I on testing techniques and
    interpretation of results, as required.
  • Calibrates, troubleshoots, and conducts routine maintenance on laboratory instrumentation.
  • Investigates and resolves problems related to testing procedures.
  • Complies with applicable regulatory and safety requirements of the laboratory.
  • Effectively communicates issues and ideas for efficiencies to the Laboratory Manager and Lab Coordinator.
  • Assists with writing and revising laboratory procedures according to CLSI and regulatory
    guidelines.
  • Performs routine cleaning and maintenance tasks within the laboratory
  • Demonstrates professional development.

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.
  • Must meet the CLIA Testing Personnel Qualifications for High Complexity Testing §493.1489 to perform clinical
    trial work.
  • Previous experience working in a microbiology laboratory, including familiarity with organism morphology, handling of bacterial cultures and experience with aseptic technique is required.
  • Previous experience conducting antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacteria and fungi (yeasts and molds) using broth microdilution, agar dilution, and disk/test strips, clinical laboratory work in a microbiology laboratory, and experience with a MALDI-TOF for organism identification are preferred.

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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.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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