Microbiologist I

About Company

At the heart of what we are, we are a small company that specializes in manufacturing personal care products. While we are much bigger now than what we were 20 years ago or even 5 years ago, our company was built on a belief that being small meant that we had to be faster than our competition, smarter, braver and of course, nicer. We knew that in order to make it, we had to produce products that our customers needed, in time, priced right, and with the highest quality. We knew innovation meant pushing the envelope on design and thinking. Most importantly, we knew that developing relationships meant building a reputation for coming through on promises and standing behind our product. That is who we are today and how we operate every day.

Position Summary

BMSC’s Microbiologist I will be responsible for the successful production of materials and products that meet the high-quality microbial content standards set by management and customers. This position will be to support all Quality related activities in the Microbiology lab and will also support the spirit of continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Perform and provide microbial testing accurately, safely, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
• Operate autoclaves to produce sterilized media.
• Collect and test water samples for microbial growth.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all testing results, comments, deviations, and control information.
• Think independently while working in a team environment.
• Coordinate testing and sample submissions to third-party labs.
• Build technical expertise through continuous learning.
• Maintain proper labeling, handling, storage, use, and disposal of solutions, biohazard and hazardous waste, and microbiological cultures.
• Verify that instruments such as balances and laboratory equipment are properly maintained.
• Maintain laboratory inventory of items and PO requests in coordination with the Quality Clerk.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Technical Skills Required

• Proficiency in serial dilutions, aseptic testing, growth promotion, microbial monitoring, gram staining, plating, membrane filtration required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with performing root cause analysis (OOS Investigations) are preferred.
• Experience with ISO laboratory accreditation and FDA cosmetics regulations preferred.
• General knowledge of classical microbial culture methods (FDA-BAM, APHA, USP).
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential for this position.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• High attention to detail.
• Great communication skills (oral and written).
• A basic knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and practices is required to ensure a safe working environment

Experience Required

• 2+ years relevant industry experience preferred.
• A 4-year degree in Microbiology, chemistry, food science, or related discipline required.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, balance, climb, stand, bend, squat, squeeze, kneel, turn, crouch, stoop repeatedly.
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds frequently.
• Frequent exposure to varying temperatures, loud noises, heavy machinery, fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, and moving parts.
• Periodic use of computer screen.