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Microbiologist II

Northridge, CA 91325

Posted: 09/27/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 614759 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


HM's Top 3:
  1. Identifies and validates molecular targets that play a key role in a particular disease process or medical device.
  2. Studies origin, relationship, development, anatomy, functions, and chemical processes of living organisms; this may include studies in the growth, structure, and development of bacteria and other microorganisms
  3. Conducts microbiological testing, including, but not limited to, membrane filtration, endotoxin, microbial identification, total organic carbon and conductivity

Education Required: Bachelor of Science

Years’ Experience Required:1-3

40 hours a week

Onsite

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Identifies and validates molecular targets that play a key role in a particular disease process. Studies origin relationship development anatomy functions and chemical processes of living organisms this may include studies in the growth structure and development of bacteria and other microorganisms. Conducts research to determine the effects of materials such as nutrients drugs serums hormones and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms. Analyzes materials to determine their toxic or nontoxic properties binding and efficacy. Isolates or purifies analyses and identifies hormones minerals proteins and/or cultures of microorganisms to determine their biological properties. Examines chemical aspects of formation of antibodies and conducts research into chemistry of cells and cell division. May identify and produce small quantities of new drugs pharmaceutical compounds and/or nutrients.

SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects from design to implementation while and adhering to policies using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education typically University.

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS

Autonomy: Established and productive individual contributor. Works independently with general supervision on larger moderately complex projects / assignments.

Organizational Impact: Sets objectives for own job area to meet the objectives of projects and assignments. Contributes to the completion of project milestones . May have some involvement in cross functional assignments.

Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are general and may require understanding of broader set of issues or other job areas but typically are not complex . Makes adjustments or recommends enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.

Communication and Influence: Communicates primarily and frequently with internal contacts . External interactions are less complex or problem solving in nature. Contacts others to share information status needs and issues in order to inform gain input and support decisionmaking.

Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and / or employee in Support Career Stream.

Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires practical knowledge and demonstrated competence within job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. Requires a University Degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 0 years of experience.
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