Microbiologist

Key Responsibilities: Perform microbiologic assays including bioburden, media qualification, culture qualification, and Microbial ID.Perform Endotoxin and TOC analysis on water samples. Maintain the Micro Lab, which includes supply ordering, sterilization, instrument maintenance and calibration, and basic lab housekeeping activities. Collect water samples according to SOP and following ALCOA+ principles. Support senior-level QC Micro Staff with general lab duties. Perform basic methods on test samples.

Education: Minimum Bachelor's Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: 0-2 years of related experience in a GMP laboratory and/or training.

Technical Skills: Strong math, reading, and comprehension skills. Mechanical aptitude with lab equipment. Good communication and computer skills. Attention to detail. Ability to work closely with team members to achieve a common goal. Ability to work on 12-hour rotating shifts, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The physical demands require the ability to work with hands, talk, hear, stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.