Microbiologist

About This Role

This Microbiologist position is an intermediate-level role focused on performing routine analysis and daily, monthly, and quarterly QA/QC in the microbiology lab. The role also involves assisting with sample labels, COCs, monitoring schedules, data entry, reporting, and communication with district personnel and Project Managers.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard QA/QC on testing equipment and media according to Standard Methods and the EPA Manual for Certification of Laboratories
• Prepare standard bacteriological media
• Prepare sample labels and COCs
• Review and monitor the bacteriological sampling schedule for all regulatory sampling
• Receive and process bacteriological samples
• Perform bacteriological testing based on Standard Methods and the EPA Manual for the certification of Laboratories
• Evaluate and interpret results of analytical testing
• Enter data and results of analyses into the laboratory information management system (LIMS)
• Communicate with district personnel and Project Managers concerning COC errors, results, or re-sampling
• Assist in maintaining laboratory safety
• Train laboratory technicians and/or cross-train analysts as needed
• Understand the notification procedure for Total Coliform Rule samples
• Perform proficiency tests as required
• Keep laboratory facilities in a clean and orderly condition
• Participate in inventory management of the microbiology lab
• On call weekends and holidays as required
• Perform various methods used to identify microorganisms
• Record results of analyses and keep records of hardcopies generated by the lab
• Responsible for keeping hardcopy micro laboratory data in order (binders, reports, COC, and QC)
• Responsible for inputting backlog data
• Participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) activities
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in microbiology, chemistry, biology, or related field, with six years of experience working in a laboratory environment, supporting microbiological or chemical analysis, or
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, microbiology, biology, or related field with four years of experience working in a laboratory environment, supporting microbiological or chemical analysis, or
• Two years of experience as an Assistant Microbiologist
• Working knowledge of EPA methods, the EPA Manual for the Certification of Laboratories, Standard Methods, and Title 22, where appropriate

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