Microbiologist I (Onsite)

Tolmar • Fort Collins, CO

7d • $28 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

This position ensures product quality as it relates to raw material, components, product, and environmental microbial testing. The role involves performing job duties in a laboratory and clean room environment, which requires specific clean room gowning procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE). The Microbiologist I will assist in environmental monitoring, aseptic gowning qualifications, and process simulations. They will perform routine quality control product testing on pharmaceutical items under GMP and ISO conditions, as well as utilities sampling and testing. The role also includes assisting with laboratory setup, media and solution preparation, incubation and enumeration of organisms, and maintaining stock cultures. Accurate record-keeping according to GMP guidelines is essential, along with providing EM data support, assisting with investigations for environmental excursions and lab deviations, and contributing to trend reporting and data analysis. Additionally, the position involves training other department members on specific processes and techniques, operating under minimal supervision, and performing other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Understanding of CGMP’s and GDP’s
• Strong verbal, written communication skills and computer skills are required.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform job in a laboratory and clean room environment requiring clean room gowning, including but not limited to: Company-provided Scrubs, Shoe Covers and Sterile Boot Covers, Hairnets (and beard covers as applicable), Tyvek Coveralls, Gloves, Full-face masks/hoods, Goggles, Chemical Protection PPE.
• 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 [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