MPL Laboratories is seeking a Laboratory Technician II in Sparta, NJ. This position reports to the Laboratory Director. Ideal candidate will have experience with USP, enumeration microbial testing.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Perform USP testing:<51> Antimicrobial Effectiveness Testing<61> Microbiological Examination of Nonsterile Products: Microbial Enumeration Tests<62> Microbiological Examination of Nonsterile Products: Test for Specified Microorganisms<2021> Microbial Enumeration Tests Nutritional and Dietary Supplements<2022> Microbial Procedures for Absence of Specified Microorganisms - Nutritional and Dietary SupplementsUSP Suitability of test methodsPCPC M - 3 Method for Preservation Efficacy Testing of Water - Miscible Personal Care ProductsIsolation of organisms and Gram Staining along with various identification testsUnderstanding of cGMP requirements and documentationRequirements:Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Microbiology or related scienceOne to Three years of professional laboratory experienceExperience with various microbiological media and serial dilutionsExcellent Oral, Written, and Technical CommunicationMust have math aptitudeOrganized and possess the ability to plan day to day dutiesMust be able to distinguish colors in order to perform analysisProfessional laboratory attire and mannerismsTime management skillsMust be able to stand for extended periods of timeMust be able to climb laddersMust be able to carry up to 50 poundsBackground Check RequiredAvailable Shift:Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.For consideration all applicants must apply through our company web site:https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=EMSL&cws=40&rid=4368EMSL offers full time benefits: medical, dental, 401(k), voluntary benefits, paid time off, holiday pay and a flexible spending accountTo find out more about MPL Laboratories visit: https://www.mpllaboratories.com/To find out more about EMSL Analytical, Inc. please visit our website at: www.emsl.comEOE including Veterans and Disabled