Microbiologist I (Onsite)

Tolmar Careers • Fort Collins, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring product quality as it relates to raw material, components, product, and environmental microbial testing. The role involves working in a laboratory and clean room environment, performing various microbiological tests and procedures under GMP and ISO conditions. The Microbiologist I will also assist with laboratory operations, data management, investigations, and training.

Requirements

• Understanding of CGMP’s and GDP’s
• Strong verbal, written communication skills and computer skills are required.
• Must be goal-oriented, quality-conscientious, and customer-focused.
• Knowledge of laboratory science principles, microbiology lab equipment and microbiology concepts.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions and laboratory test methods.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively on a team.
• Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours or more).
• Understanding of basic computer software.
• Ability to maintain focus on detail-oriented, repetitive tasks.
• Ability to follow and understand written production records and validation protocols.
• Understanding basic math and writing skills to document production activities in batch records and/or logbooks.
• Must be able to keep accurate records and able to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to legibly complete required documentation.
• Strong attention to detail required for documentation in production documents.
• Capability to operate on a fast-paced manual process using environmental monitoring equipment.
• Maintain and train others on Aseptic technique and work in an aseptic environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology or closely related field required
• 1 or more years of laboratory experience including Microbiology within a regulated industry.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with routine culture/molecular techniques, microbial identification procedures, endotoxin and bacterial plating instruments preferred.
• Provide necessary coaching, guidance, and mentorship to specialists and associates related to improvements in job performance.
• Interact with peers and members of other departments in team settings in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform job in a laboratory and clean room environment requiring clean room gowning.
• Assist in performing environmental monitoring in the general and aseptic manufacturing environment.
• Assist in performing aseptic gowning qualifications and participate in aseptic process simulations.
• Perform routine quality control product testing on pharmaceutical items under GMP and ISO conditions.
• Perform utilities sampling and testing (compressed gas, steam, and water).
• Assist with the setting up of the laboratory and management of daily lab operations (prepare media and solutions).
• Incubate and enumerate organisms on cultured media.
• Maintain stock cultures of bacteria and fungi.
• Maintain notebooks according to GMP guidelines.
• Provide EM data support including entry, review and tracking of EM data.
• Assist with utility and facility qualifications.
• Assist with investigations (Excursions, CAPA) to aid in the determination of root causes for environmental excursions and lab deviations.
• Assist with trend reporting and data analysis.
• Assist with training other members of the microbiology department and aseptic operations on MODA and viable sampling processes and techniques.
• Operate under minimal supervision.
• May perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Benefits

• Pay: $28.00 - $29.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Shift Differential: 10%
• Benefits information: https://www.tolmar.com/careers/employee-benefits
• Tolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level