Microbiology Technician I (4:30pm-2:30am)
US–NJ–Plainsboro, Vacancy ID JR-3763

Integra LifeSciences is a global medical technology leader in neurosurgery and regenerative medicine driven by our purpose of restoring patients’ lives. The company offers a broad portfolio of products and innovative solutions for dural access and repair, cerebral spinal fluid management and neuro-critical care. Its regenerative tissue technologies include products that address soft tissue, peripheral nerve and tendon repairs and for the treatment of acute and chronic wounds, burns, as well as for plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Founded in 1989 by Richard E. Caruso, the company is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Today, Integra LifeSciences has grown immensely, with more than 4200 employees worldwide as well as offices, manufacturing and research facilities in Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, and the Americas.
Changing lives. Building Careers.
Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.
The Microbiologist I will provide support to the QC Microbiology Laboratory as pertaining to the respective responsibilities. Performs functions such as executing laboratory testing for in-process and finished good products, water, stability studies, and validation studies as well as performs environmental monitoring. This position is responsible for operating in compliance with all applicable procedures and policies.
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and appropriate regulations, including FDA and ISO 9001, ISO 13485, CMDR and the Medical Device Directive.
Perform and document in-house microbiological testing on all in-process and finished products to comply with acceptance requirements.
Perform LAL, water analysis, growth promotion, gram staining, identification of microorganisms and other microbiological testing
Perform and document environmental monitoring in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Report any equipment and testing deviations to the Supervisor
Submit samples for shipment to third party labs when necessary
Maintain GMP/GLP laboratory notebooks and documentation relevant to the duties and responsibilities assigned.
Maintain laboratory instrumentation required for testing.
Assist with proper execution of laboratory Alert/Action (AA) and Out-of-Specification (OOS) investigations.
Interact and coordinate activities with other departments and external vendors to support and meet the facility goals and objectives, especially related to environmental monitoring.
Assist management in updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Perform data entry and assist with trend reporting as needed.
Train team members in Microbiology department.
Provide gowning training and qualification to operators, cleaning and other essential staff.
Handle and dispose of biohazard material in compliance with OSHA and Standard Operating Procedures.
Perform other related duties as required.
Second shift (4:30pm-2:30am)
Bachelor’s degree, in Microbiology or Biology preferred
0-3 years of relevant GMP/GLP laboratory experience in regulated industry preferred
Capable of effective written and verbal communication
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Knowledge of MS Office Suite
Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.
This site is governed solely by applicable U.S. laws and governmental regulations. If you'd like more information on your rights under the law, please see the following notices:
EEO Is the Law | EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans
Integra LifeSciences is committed to provide qualified applicants and employees who are disabled veterans or individuals with disabilities with needed reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, please email us at careers@integralife.com or call us at 855-936-2666.
Integra – Employer Branding from Integra LifeSciences on Vimeo
We are proud of our 25 year heritage as a leader in regenerative medicine. Today, our scientific innovation and diverse product portfolio continue to help patients and surgeons around the world.
We have an entrepreneurial, small company feel, yet deliver big company results. Your ideas – big and small – are welcome here. We embrace change and reward our people who are committed to making Integra a stronger company.
We believe how we do things is as important as what we do. Our Values guide how we work and how we act towards our customers, patients and each other every day. We value Our People, Integrity, Excellence, Embracing Change, Decisiveness and Teamwork.