Microbiologist

Job Title: Scientist 1Location: Vernon Hills, IL 60061Duration: 12+ Months Pay rate- $29 per hour on W2.Responsible for:• Performing a variety of tasks related to microbiological testing of pharmaceutical products, raw materials, and medical devices under general direction of lead scientist or manager.• Performing, as part of a team, routine and non-routine USP, ASTM and CLSI based microbiological testing for anti-infective and disinfectant efficacy (i.e., time-kill assay, MIC/MBC, sterility testing, microbial limits, bioburden).• Routine laboratory maintenance, propagating bacterial cultures, preparation of general laboratory duties such as preparing media and reagents, labeling plates and tube, and re-stocking supplies.• Works within established SOPs and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.• Prepares and presents data at laboratory meetings.• Maintains adequate inventory control of media and reagents as required for laboratory operation.• Assists in the qualification and validation of equipment and lab instruments including calibration.• Responsible for maintaining laboratory notebooks and ensuring all documentation is performed under GDP guidelines.• Performs other duties as assigned by managementExperience - Minimum 1 year of work experience in an industrial microbiology research and development or quality control environment, with experience in aseptic techniques preferably in a pharmaceutical or medical device product testing laboratory.Education - BS degree in Microbiology or Biological SciencesSkills:• Use of basic laboratory equipment such as pipets, biological safety cabinets, pH meters, spectrometer, microscope, autoclave/sterilizers, and balances.• Microbiological techniques: streaking for isolation, pour plating, spread plating, serial dilutions, and aseptic technique.Net2Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2025-09-26