Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
A Microbiologist Laboratory Analyst will perform fungal spore enumeration and identification via microscopy and various microbial analyses of air, water, and bulk samples.
Major responsibilities/techniques include:
- Carry out all duties in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- Identification and enumeration of fungal spores utilizing light microscopy.
- Microbial analysis of samples from multiple matrices.
- Execute all standard operating procedures for the analysis of field samples.
- Perform routine maintenance and calibration checks on laboratory equipment.
- Carry out daily/weekly laboratory housekeeping duties
- Use necessary software to manage data generated from field samples.
- Adhere to all established health and safety guidelines and safe laboratory practices.
- Responsible for the setup and performance of equipment and test setups for clients.
- Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment for performance of tests.
- Examines test samples and reads blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, measuring instruments, and operational instructions.
- Follows basically defined test plans and datasheets.
- Evaluates test performance and sample operation to properly evaluate test results.
- Records and explains test results and completes test report.
- Builds and/or adapts setup and test equipment to new situations, based on data sheets and instructions from engineering department personnel.
- May direct staff in test setups.
- Examines less complex customer samples and learns to operate appropriate tests for each case with necessary supervision/support.
- Communicates with customers during setup and operation to ensure proper evaluation.
- Operates designated machines and special laboratory equipment.
- Performs routine maintenance of designated test equipment and laboratory area.
- May perform basic calibration of test equipment.
- Reads and understands specific test standards and testing technology for scope of responsibility with necessary supervision/support.
- Initiates recommendations for new equipment designs and recommends solutions to observed test problems.
- Receives instructions from and reports data to engineers and engineering management.
- May communicate with clients during test setups to discuss test methods and/or test results.
- Operates with minimal supervision within defined limits of responsibility.
- Records observed or calculated data on appropriate UL forms and prepares data sheets and test reports.
- May plan tests, evaluate test results and report opinions and interpretations, as directed. Integrates basic continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
- Communicates with management and technical staff to provide suggestions for new equipment, processes, and forms to improve accuracy and efficiencies.
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in the sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.)
- At least 1-year experience working in a lab environment or applicable experience from education
- Light Microscopy
- Basic Laboratory Safety
- Aseptic Techniques
- Basic Microbiology: incubation/culture methods
- Technical Aptitude
- Professionalism
- Math Aptitude
- Organization Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication SkillsHigher Secondary Education plus one to three years related experience preferred.
- Effective communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
- Proven ability to be innovative and creative.
- Desire to work in a team-oriented environment. Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is a must. Ability to incorporate automation into day-to-day testing.
- Ability to work 2 weekends a month for a couple of hours.
This is an onsite role in our Fairfax, VA lab.
- Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 130 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.
- People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
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- Interesting Work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers’ create. We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
- Grow & Achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles. All employees at UL Solutions are eligible for annual bonus compensation. The target for this position is 5% of the base salary offered. Employees are eligible for health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental & financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country, for the relevant position level. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours). Internal applicants with questions related to the Total Rewards for this position should submit a ticket via askHR for more insights.
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