R&D Microbiologist (Full Time incl. Weekends) - 238700 Job at Medix™, Rockville, MD

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  • Medix™
  • Rockville, MD

Job Description

A clinical diagnostic testing lab is growing their R&D team, and this Microbiologist will validate assays and conduct standard microbiology testing in support of R&D initiatives.

Work Schedule

5 days/week: Sat/Sun + 3 weekdays of your choice (40 hours)

This role is Contract-to-Hire.

Responsibilities:

The R&D Microbiologist will conduct testing on human specimens (urine, blood) and validate microbiological assays according to GLP.

  • Microbiology testing techniques include:
  • > AST (antibiotic susceptibility testing) including MIC, and Disk Diffusion / Kirby-Bauer
  • > Bacteria culture / fungal culture and organism growth
  • > Anaerobic growth
  • > Organism Identification
  • Develop and maintain control organisms in Aseptic environment
  • Identify issues adversely affecting test performance.
  • Assist with quality improvement activities.
  • Identify test system deviations.
  • Write and edit SOPs.
  • Work independently at the micro bench on Saturdays and Sundays.

Qualifications:

  • 1+ year of hands-on microbiology testing experience in academic or industry lab
  • Demonstrated proficient microbiology lab skills including Bacteria Cell Culture, Organism Identification, and AST
  • Experience conducting organism growth using Anaerobic Chamber.
  • Bachelor or Masters Degree in Microbiology or similar field
  • Prior experience testing human samples (urine, blood) Preferred

Misc:

  • Position pays a 20% Pay Differential for weekend work (16 hrs/week)
  • Benefits during the contract period include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, etc.
  • Consistent work hours of 8am-5pm including on Saturdays and Sundays
  • Smaller teams, excellent teamwork culture with good leadership, resulting in strong employee tenure / retention at the company.
  • Great company benefits and PTO / closed days off policy

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Sunday, Saturday, Weekday work,

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