Part-Time Microbiologist - American Analytical (AATLS)
1 day ago
Tucson
Job DescriptionPart-Time Microbiologist - American Analytical (AATLS)Location: On-site · 9030 S Rita Road, Suite 320, Tucson, AZ 85747Status / hours: Part-time, ~16-24 hrs/week (set to your need)Compensation: $28-$34/hr Schedule: Flexible weekday shifts; note that Legionella culture read days require consistent on-site presence (serial reads through day 10). About usAmerican Analytical (American Analytical Testing Laboratory Services / Black Labs, LLC) is a Tucson-based, ISO/IEC17025:2017-accredited (ANAB AT-3321) and CDC ELITE environmental testing laboratory, and a Service-DisabledVeteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We serve healthcare facilities, government and tribal health systems, andmanufacturers - with deep focus on Legionella and water-compliance microbiology, AAMI ST108 critical water for sterileprocessing and dialysis, and a growing cosmetics microbiology program. The roleWe're hiring a part-time Microbiologist to support our growing microbiology bench - performing accreditedenvironmental and cosmetic microbiology testing, upholding ISO/IEC 17025 quality standards, and providing capacity forpeak workloads and scheduled bench coverage. This is a hands-on, on-site role, ideal for a detail-oriented microbiologistwho wants flexible part-time hours in a small, mission-driven accredited lab. What you'll do• Perform Legionella culture testing per ISO 11731:2017 / CDC ELITE procedures - sample processing, plating, serial incubation reads through day 10, confirmation, and reporting.• Run heterotrophic plate count (SM 9215), total coliform & E. coli (SM 9223B), and related potable / non-potable water microbiology.• Support AAMI ST108 critical water and endotoxin (LAL) testing for sterile processing and dialysis water.• Contribute to the cosmetics microbiology program - microbial limits / USP <61>/<62>/<51> and Aerobic Plate Count (AOAC OMA 2015.13) on personal-care products - and environmental swab / clean-room monitoring.• Prepare and QC culture media, reagents, and controls; maintain rigorous aseptic technique.• Keep strict chain-of-custody and complete ISO/IEC 17025 documentation - bench sheets, QC records, traceability, and result entry in the LIMS.• Operate, calibrate, and maintain microbiology equipment (incubators, biosafety cabinet, autoclave, microscope); log maintenance.• Follow lab safety, biohazard, and waste-handling protocols.• Support method verification and proficiency testing (e.g., CDC ELITE panels) as needed.• Promptly flag nonconformances or out-of-specification results to the Laboratory Director. ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (ANAB AT-3321) · CDC ELITE · SDVOSBAnalytical Testing Laboratory · Tucson, Arizona What you bring • Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a closely related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).• 2+ year of laboratory microbiology experience (academic, clinical, environmental, food, pharma, or cosmetics).• Strong aseptic technique; proficiency in plating, culturing, and microbial enumeration/identification.• Meticulous documentation habits and comfort with detailed recordkeeping.• Reliable and able to commit to a consistent part-time schedule, including fixed culture-read days.• Able to work on-site in Tucson; authorized to work in the U.S. Nice to have (not required)• Experience in an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory.• Legionella / CDC ELITE experience (ISO 11731 or CDC procedure).• Water-compliance, AAMI ST108, or USP cosmetic microbial-limits experience.• QMS, LIMS experience; ASCP / NRCM or similar certification. Physical requirements• Stand for extended periods and perform fine-motor bench work; lift up to ~25 lbs.• Comfortable handling environmental and biological samples under biosafety protocols. Why join• Flexible part-time hours in a small, collaborative, veteran-owned accredited lab.• Hands-on work across a rare credential stack (ISO 17025 + CDC ELITE) and multiple disciplines - water, healthcare, and cosmetics.• Direct mentorship from the Laboratory Director and real ownership of your bench.