Microbiology Laboratory Assistant

Who we are?

As a French pharmaceutical industrial group, we strive to make healthcare solutions that improve and simplify patients' lives accessible to as many people as possible.

As a world leader in sterile single dose, we have 10 sites on 4 continents and more than 2400 employees.

Since 2013, our site Unither Manufacturing LLC. based in Rochester (NY), specializes in the manufacture of Blow-Fill-Seal, Liquid Stick-Packs, Pharmaceutical bottles, Tablets and Capsules. It has more than 360 employees.

Your role

Reporting to the Microbiology Supervisor,

JOB SUMMARY:
Laboratorystaff serve as a support function to ensure laboratory procedures, equipment,supplies and inventory are available for routine testing, monitoring and forqualification and implementation of new tests and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Laboratory Environment Maintained to GMP Standards
Prepares reagents mobile phase and test solutions.
Provides support for start-up functions, including but not limited to, balance checks, temperature checks and calibration checks.
Performs laboratory glassware washing.
Performs laboratory file maintenance.
Monitors equipment certification/calibration schedules and schedules associated calibration/certifications.
Performs inventory and log in of reagents into LIMS.
Safe, Compliant, Efficient Labs
Supports lab systems as assigned and maintains laboratory in compliance with SOPs, cGMPs, HS&E requirements, and FDA, DEA, USP, EP, and OSHA regulations.

Your profile

REQUIRED EDUCATION: High School Diploma / GED, Associate's Degree in Life Sciences

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in a laboratory environment preferred

SPECIFIC SKILLS:
Ability to read, communicate and legibly write in English, analyze and interpret scientific and regulatory documents.
Ability to apply and understand general mathematical concepts such as exponents, averages, and logarithms.
Ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to a wide range of practical and applied problems.
Ability to quickly learn and demonstrate comprehension of cGMP's and SOP's.
Computer Skills:
Basic Outlook skills as evidenced by creating and sending messages, working with address books, message handling, creating and using personal folders, scheduling appointments, working with meeting requests and managing tasks.
Basic Microsoft Word skills as evidenced by the ability to produce basic business letters and simple tables and charts; as well as check spelling, set tabs, change page orientation, sort, save, open and organize electronic files.
Basic Excel skills as evidenced by the ability to use workbooks, create simple formulas, insert and delete data, create and edit charts, filter and sort lists, and format data.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENT:
Frequent standing - 60% of the day, sitting - 35% of the day, and walking/moving about - 5% of the day.
Finger dexterity requires instrumentation, equipment, and computer keyboard.
Visual requirements of having the ability to read the instrumentation, equipment, computer screen, documents and discern color and shading variations.
Very occasional lifting/moving of up to 40 lbs.

Compensation range

18,00 - 21,00 USD

*The referenced compensation range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

A Smarter Total Compensation Package

At Unither, your base salary is just the beginning. Our Total Rewards include:

• 100% employer-paid medical premiums (a $2,000-$6,000+ annual value)
• 401(k) contributions: 6% match plus an additional 4% company-funded contribution
• HSA contributions with wellness incentives
• Annual performance bonuses and merit increase eligibility
• And more-because we invest in your health, your future, and your peace of mind.

It's a package designed to reward impact-not just hours worked.

More Than Just a PaycheckAt Unither, we don't just offer competitive hourly wages-we also pay 100% of your medical premiums. That means no paycheck deductions for your healthcare, which can be worth an extra $1 to $3.50 an hour in your pocket compared to jobs where you pay part of the premium.

Learn more about us:

We are a dynamic company driven by a spirit of victory and are therefore pursuing strong growth while maintaining a close relationship with our customers and employees.

Our culture is based on 5 values: Respect, Responsibility, Trust, Courage and Innovation. We are committed to bringing these values to life with our employees by granting them a high degree of autonomy in the exercise of their profession and by encouraging their initiatives.

We are committed to providing them with working conditions and atmosphere that is conducive to their development and the expression of their potential.

We propose you to integrate a site that values the meaning of work and that entrusts our employees with a high level of responsibility.

Join us and make a difference!

Unither is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and to ensuring equal employment opportunity for all applicants.