Solvay USA
Research Assistant position for the Microbiology lab (Education)
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The microbiology lab conducts work in the areas of cleaning, disinfection, product preservation and good manufacturing practices. The position is primarily laboratory-based work supporting the cleaning and disinfection projects in the center, working with one of the small team of microbiologists on site. The successful candidate will be trained to set up and perform several standardized disinfection efficacy tests and will be responsible for delivering results of these tests in a timely manner for fast-moving projects.
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Be an active contributor to Solvay's Safety Goals and Culture (take action on any unsafe act, condition, or behavior, participate in safety teams and events)
● Demonstrate a commitment to good safety practices and pay specific attention to the Safety requirements for the operation of a BSL II Microbiology lab
● Undergraduate degree level or similar in microbiology (or closely related field) with at least 1 year of relevant industrial lab experience
● Physical ability to work in a biosafety level 2 laboratory
● Laboratory experience
● Experience of standard testing procedures for cleaning and disinfection a strong advantage
● Demonstrated to work effectively in a small team with strong communication skills
● Excellent general microbiology laboratory skills and aseptic technique (75% lab based activity)
● Ability to perform microbiology testing protocols accurately and efficiently, with a strong attention to detail
● Strong organizational and time management skills
● Document work carefully, maintain an electronic lab notebook and other key documentation
● Work in a multidisciplinary team (including microbiology, chemistry)
● Contribute to the day to day running and maintenance of the laboratory (culture and media maintenance, ordering, processing waste, tidying etc.)