Microbiologist

LNK International, Inc.•Town of Smithtown, NY

89d•$17 - $24

About The Position

LNK International, Inc., a manufacturer of over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, is seeking a Microbiologist to work with and collaborate with a group of experts. The role performs microbiological testing and laboratory operations for the company’s solid and liquid finished products, raw materials, and laboratory environment. Responsibilities also include preparing reports, investigating out-of-specification results, maintaining procedures, and monitoring testing and colleagues’ work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the pharmaceutical field.

Responsibilities

Prepare media and perform growth promotion testing.
Maintain stock cultures weekly in the laboratory for positive controls.
Perform water testing using the water filtration method.
Perform general microbiology laboratory duties and housekeeping, including cleaning and preparing glassware.
Calibrate and perform monthly maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Perform environmental monitoring of all microbiology laboratory zones.
Sterilize biohazardous material by running autoclave cycles.
Perform microbial limits testing on solid and liquid finished products.
Perform antimicrobial effectiveness testing on liquid products.
Prepare final reports.
Conduct and write investigation reports for out-of-specification results.
Write and review procedures.
Perform microbial identification according to procedures.
Check USP for changes in specifications or procedures.
Monitor microbiology laboratory testing and review the work of other microbiologists.
Perform microbial testing on active ingredients and excipients of raw materials using USP or in-house methods.