Microbiology Analyst I

SCA Pharma•Windsor, CT

About The Position

SCA Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic, rapidly growing company consisting of passionate individuals who believe in our mission of providing high-quality medications that are critical in saving and sustaining human life. SCA Pharma is an FDA 503B outsourcing facility providing customized medications for hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States. We do this through unyielding quality, safety, and integrity, our commitment to accountability and ownership, teamwork, and creating better solutions by simplifying the complex. Summary: The Microbiology Analyst I will be responsible for supporting the Microbiology Department with data processing/entry in addition to performing Environmental Microbiological testing and/or Filtration Testing in addition to daily housekeeping of the laboratory.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (in life sciences)
Laboratory experience preferred
Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to achieve and maintain gowning qualification and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment
Ability to communicate and work with team members in an effective manner.
Ability to work independently on scientific projects.
Scientific technical writing ability including authoring and revising SOPs or technical reports.

Responsibilities

Assisting with and performing membrane filtration for sterility testing
Performing environmental monitoring, including Viable Surface, Viable Air, and Particulate Testing
Performing endotoxin testing
Maintain daily logs.
Maintain and file proper documentation.
Perform sample plate enumeration.
Perform media fill reads.
Assist with maintaining laboratory inventory.
Assist with maintaining laboratory equipment.
Perform laboratory cleaning.
Perform biohazard bin removal.
Ensure GMP compliance in all activities performed.
Perform other additional job-related duties as required.