Laboratory Technician II, Microbiology (Wayne, NJ)

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Job Overview

Performs visual and quantitative physical and biological inspections of raw materials, in-process/finished product and environmentally controlled manufacturing areas. Performs special assignments in support of R&D and engineering projects. This is a Wayne based position.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Perform microbiological testing as required and as trained
• Performs sample registration and sample incoming inspection
• Performs sampling for detection of hydrocarbons contaminants in compressed air systems
• Maintain microbiological Excel databases
• Prepare all glassware and equipment used for microbiological testing. This includes the cleaning, depyrogenationand sterilization of all glassware and equipment used
• Assist with quarterly gathering of shipment of product for outside testing
• Responsible for collecting test samples as needed for sponsor outside lab
• Initiate document change orders
• Will assist and perform lab maintenance as required.
• Will assist and perform in clerical duties such as file review and archiving
• Assist on related responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Associate Degree in life or biomedical sciences or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• National Registry of Microbiologist is preferred
• A minimum of 2 years working in Microbiology Laboratory in a Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Trained in Aseptic Techniques and two of the following areas:
  
  
  
  • Environmental Monitoring, Analysis of Liquid samples, Sterilization/disinfection of Lab equipment
  
  
  
  
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities. High attention to detail is required
• Must demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team setting, be flexible and exhibit a willingness to learn and take on new tasks
• Must demonstrate ability to identify issues, effectively problem solve and propose solutions
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software applications

The base salary for this position is a minimum of $27/hour to an maximum of $35/hour.

About us

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.