Microbiology Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Richmond, VA (Job ID US3630351_BH9973095)

Description

Microbiological Testing

• Perform microbiological assays on a variety of sample types, including raw materials, production intermediates, finished products, and environmental monitoring samples.

Data Analysis & Documentation

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of test results through careful calculation, interpretation, and recording.
• Conduct peer review, identify technical issues or atypical/out-of-specification results, and participate in investigations to resolve discrepancies or instrument malfunctions.
• Use electronic documentation systems (LIMS) to manage, analyze, and archive laboratory data.

Laboratory Operations

• Schedule daily testing assignments and coordinate workflow to support efficient lab testing and review activities.
• Prepare and maintain media, buffers, reagents, and keep the work area clean and organized.

• Support technical and administrative tasks, ensuring compliance with SOPs and applicable regulations.

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline.
• 0–1 years' relevant experience in quality, preferably within the bio/pharmaceutical industry.

Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of quality control principles and laboratory procedures.
• Practical proficiency with microbiology laboratory techniques (aseptic technique, sterilization, inoculation, gram staining, etc.).
• Ability to interpret and document test results in accordance with SOPs and cGMPs; Experience with LIMS preferred.
• Capability to recognize and troubleshoot technical issues, with guidance from
• Comfortable working independently on routine tasks, with direct guidance for new assignments.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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