Microbiologist

R K Pharma • Pearl River, NY

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About The Position

The Microbiologist performs technical microbiological and Environmental Monitoring duties to support manufacturing activities and will be directly reporting (Direct line) to Supervisor/Manager of QC Microbiology and (Dotted line) to Associate Director/Director of QC Microbiology.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Microbiology or Biological Sciences
• 5-7 years of related laboratory experience in the pharmaceutical industry or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Understanding of intermediate Microbiology and Aseptic Behavior
• Must be detail oriented, conscientious and have a high reading comprehension skill

Nice To Haves

• Cleanroom/Aseptic Area experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Complies with all cGxP and safety requirements and laboratory Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform Environmental Monitoring associated with manufacturing area, including total particulate monitoring, viable air sampling, surface plating of the classified areas, and personnel monitoring
• Collect WFI, Pure Steam and Purified Water samples associated with the manufacturing areas and test the samples for presence of bioburden and endotoxin
• Perform routine laboratory duties to support the microbiology laboratory, such as preparation of autoclave loads, biosafety cabinet, growth promotion, microbial identification, and laminar flow hood cleaning and maintenance
• Perform routine biological laboratory assays such as pH and buffer preparation as specified in appropriate SOPs
• Perform Sterility Testing and must be familiar with Isolator technology
• Develop and perform validation methods
• Support Technical Services with Qualification studies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees