Microbiologist 2

Purpose (Objective): The incumbent is responsible for the testing of samples using various microbiological analyses. The incumbent provides analytical support for the lab by ensuring that laboratory procedures are being performed within specified quality guidelines. This position serves as a technical resource and provides ongoing technical support related to method and process implementations. This position spends the majority of time or all of their time in diagnostics. Main activities: ▪ Act as a technical resource in the laboratory ▪ Perform sample analysis. Provide feedback and suggest process improvement changes. Provide instruction on the correct sample process. ▪ Educate and train departmental personnel on correct procedures and new analysis methods. ▪ Communicate with technical support to provide answers to questions. ▪ Complete non-conformance root cause analysis and corrective actions documentation. ▪ Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities ▪ Follow appropriate methods and SOPs on all tasks. Maintain quality control documentation ▪ Analyze and approve client results. ▪ Read, enter, formulate, and evaluate process control samples ▪ Assist with managing department inventory and cultures ▪ Implement new methods ▪ This position has the responsibilities and authority to identify departures from the quality system or test procedures and document such observations in accordance with the prescribed compliant system. ▪ Assist other departmental personnel with analysis procedures ▪ Maintain accurate quality control documentation of analysis procedures ▪ Perform rapid test methods ▪ Read, calculate and record analysis data to produce a report for the client. Correct any discrepancies that occur on the worksheet ▪ Must keep up-to-date on assigned training ▪ Must participate in cleaning schedule and maintain retain samples as required ▪ Must be able to perform preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment critical to sample analysis ▪ Adhere to all safety policies ▪ Responsibility to support laboratory management in the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the management system. ▪ Perform other related tasks as needed Any time, the incumbent must behave and operate in an ethical and Code of Conduct compliant manner.