Microbiologist

LNK International, Inc.•Town of Smithtown, NY

1d•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

LNK International, Inc. is one of the nation's largest manufacturers of solid and liquid dose, over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals. For over 40 years, we have built a reputation for delivering the highest quality products, outstanding service and product innovation. As a microbiologist, you will work with and collaborate with a talented and dedicated group of experts. This role involves performing various microbiological tests and analyses on raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples within the pharmaceutical manufacturing context.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Excellent communications and presentation skills - written and verbal; fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the pharmaceutical field.

Responsibilities

Perform Media Preparation with growth promotion.
Maintain stock cultures weekly in the lab for positive controls.
Perform Water testing using the Water filtration method.
Perform general micro lab duties and housekeeping including glassware cleaning and preparation.
Perform calibration and monthly maintenance of different equipment.
Perform Environmental Monitoring of all zones of the micro lab.
Sterilize biohazardous material by running autoclave cycles.
Perform Microbial limits on solid and liquid finished products at LNK International, Inc.
Perform Antimicrobial Effectiveness testing on Liquid Products.
Prepare final reports.
Conduct and write Investigation reports for Out of Specification results.
Writing/ reviewing procedures.
Perform Microbial identification as per procedures.
Checking USP for any change in specification and/or procedure.
Monitoring the microbiology laboratory testing and reviewing of other microbiologist(s) work.
Perform microbial testing on active and excipients of raw materials using USP/In-House method.