Microbiologist - Group Leader (2nd Shift)

Eurofins•Rahway, NJ

6d•$29 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

In your role as Scientist, you will be a critical part of the Analytical Research and Development Microbiology team with responsibilities including leading the rapidly growing pipeline via collaboration with stakeholders to deliver on critical data in a good manufacturing practices (GMP) microbiology laboratory, including finished products testing, utilities, and environmental monitoring. This position is full-time, Mon-Fri 3pm-11pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Rahway, NJ are encouraged to apply. Base compensation is between $29-36/hr based on experience. 2nd shift has a 10% shift differential.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of pharmaceutical industry experience for applicants with a MS degree or 3 years of experiences for BS degree in Microbiology or related Biological Sciences, or equivalent with direct microbiological testing GMP experience
A proven record of microbiology laboratory experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, are necessary to qualify for this role.
Knowledge and experience of microbiology testing in context of, environmental monitoring, aseptic manufacturing, and utilities testing in a GMP environment
Knowledge of current microbiology industry guidelines and compendia
Previous experience in a leadership role
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restrictions

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in sterile, nonsterile and aseptic manufacturing and associated GMP product testing
Experience in supporting quality investigations in the microbiology discipline
Experience with MODA, SAP, Veeva, LIMS is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform routine viable and non‑viable Environmental Monitoring of classified cleanroom areas (Grad A-D), including surfaces, air, and equipment.
Conduct active air, passive air (settle plates), surface sampling, in accordance with site EM programs and GMP requirements.
Operate and maintain EM instruments (e.g., viable air samplers, particle counters, RODAC plates, isolator/BSC environmental sampling tools).
Execute aseptic sampling techniques to ensure data integrity and contamination‑free sample collection.
Perform utility sampling/testing (WFI, purified water, clean steam) and support routine water system monitoring.
Perform microbiology laboratory testing associated with EM samples, including bioburden, microbial identification, and endotoxin testing.
Trend, analyze, and interpret EM data; escalate atypical or out‑of‑trend (OOT) results and support investigations.
Participate in deviation investigations, root cause assessments, and CAPA development related to environmental or microbiological events.
Maintain accurate documentation of sampling activities in compliance with ALCOA and data‑integrity principles. Inventory management.
Conduct microbiology finished goods testing and biological indicator (BIs) testing
Support of sterile operations within the quality control department including utilizing isolator for sterility testing, conduct method suitability testing, endotoxin, microbial enumeration, media / reagent quality control testing, Experience with testing in clean room environments preferred
Conduct the execution, procedure, results, and conclusions of experiments in a detailed and organized manner following ALCOA and data integrity principles
Partner with internal stakeholders and partners, including Quality, Pipeline, and Operations.
Perform second scientist review microbiology experiments in line with GMP expectations
Support internal and external compliance audit activities.
May need to be flexible with weekday work hours and weekend support as needed
Support and monitors the performance of the team of employees
May participate in new hire interviews
Supports the on-boarding process of new employees
Disseminate administrative communications
Demonstrate and promote the company's vision
Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
Ensure coverage and performance for all shifts, and work duties
Performs administrative tasks for team member growth and development
Adeptly balance technical lab work with leadership responsibilities
Foster morale and teamwork