Microbiologist

LNK International•Hauppauge, NY

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. What sets LNK apart? We believe it is our employees. From our lab scientists who assists in various experiments and research, working under the direction of lead scientists and researchers to develop new analytical methods and techniques, as well as reviewing and interpreting results to provide insights and recommendations for further research. Our full time employees enjoy competitive benefits including: 401(k) with generous employer match Health Insurance Dental Insurance Paid holidays Paid vacation As a microbiologist you will work with and collaborate with a talented and dedicated group of experts. Job Description: 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with 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.