Microbiologist II

SGS•Fairfield, NJ

8h•Onsite

About The Position

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services. Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related field
Two (2) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation
One (1) year of experience creating unique login identification in LIMS for each sample submittal, entering sample records and generates labels using LIMS in accordance with chain of custody; applying labels to all samples
One (1) year of experience logging samples into LIMS by assigning the appropriate analytical test codes to each sample in accordance with the chain of custody
Six (6) months of experience with accountability for quality assurance tasks vital to laboratory operations, including, but not limited to, monitoring laboratory area, maintaining media qualification, calibration of incubators, instruments and equipment and maintenance and sterilization procedures
Six (6) months of experience conducting analyses of samples in accordance with USP, EP ASTM, AOAC, FDA, EPA or other compendia procedures, procedures supplied by the client, and other non-routine procedures as encountered; accessing appropriate technical references and documenting data in notebooks and LIMS
One (1) year of experience reviewing and completing all COC discrepancies/client communication documentation in a timely manner

Responsibilities

Mentoring and training new microbiologists as needed (5% of time)
Accessing appropriate technical references and documenting data in notebooks and LIMS (5% of time)
Data entry, receiving/returning calls, sending/receiving information, copying of documents, and processing assignments (5% of time)
Being accountable for quality assurance tasks vital to the position, including, but not limited to, lab area monitoring, media qualification, incubator, instrument and equipment calibration, and maintenance and sterilization procedures (15% of time)
Scheduling analyses so that completion deadlines are met but also so that analyses are thoroughly and thoughtfully conducted (5% of time)
Responsible for accurate and timely recordkeeping, diligently following standards for analysis and SOPs (5% of time)
Conducting analyses of samples in accordance with USP, EP ASTM, AOAC, FDA, EPA, or other compendia procedures, procedures supplied by the client, and other non-routine procedures as encountered (20% of time)
Practicing aseptic techniques and disinfection per laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) (10% of time)
Conducting Assays to find working concentrations and potencies using microbiological methods for Antibiotic testing (10% of time)
Performing Sterility tests as per the compendia requirements and client methods (5% of time)
Preparing media and reagents required for the conduct of microbiological analyses (5% of time)
Designing and executing R&D experimental frameworks within cGMP-regulated laboratory environments while providing technical governance and procedural oversight to ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and reproducibility across project deliverables (10% of time)