Microbiologist

Sheffield Pharmaceuticals•New London, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, the home of the original Sheffield Toothpaste, we offer exclusive, quality, branded products to promote wellness and relief to our customers. Our wellness and first aid products include a variety of creams and ointments, nasal products, and toothpaste all made in the USA since 1850. We are currently seeking a QC Microbiologist with experience working in an analytical or quality control lab for a 2nd Shift opening. Based in our New London, CT facility, and under the Supervision of the Lab Supervisor, the QC Microbiologist performs quality control analysis, testing and related functions within a Manufacturing QC Lab environment, as outlined below.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Microbiology or Biology and 2-5 years of experience preferred. Associates Degree with additional experience will also be considered.
Minimum of one-year experience in analytical or quality control laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing total aerobic microbial count, microbial limit testing, total combined molds and yeast count, and preparatory testing
Maintenance and preparation of inoculums, antibiotic determination, environmental auditing, DI Water testing and stability testing
Responsible for cGMP's and SOP's
Performs quality control analysis on finished products including stability testing and in process goods and incoming materials
Routine, repetitive checking and testing of production product, including visual and sample inspections of parts used, weights and measures
Inspect filling equipment for various Q.C. aspects
Maintain proper documentation for filling quality control as required
Assists in experiments relative to the discovery and development of new products
Makes pilot batches of experimental products
Create processing batch sheets from work orders, and create packaging batch records (PBR's), check artwork, crimp code, log sheets, & shipping requirements
Prepare artwork ingredient lists
Complete Certificate of Analysis for customer orders
Send letters and samples to outside contract laboratories
Create Bulk labeling stickers
General electronic and hard copy file maintenance
Housekeeping with respect to records control
Maintain and update as needed the NS database and MSDS log
Maintain cleanliness and appearance of department
Maintain proper liaison with all departments to contribute to the team philosophy
Responsible for following all safety regulations and complying with S.O.P.'s, DEP, EPA, OSHA, FDA, and cGMP's while performing duties
Other assigned tasks as necessary assigned by Management
Follow all Environmental and OSHA requirements. Attend in-house training sessions.