Qc Microbiologist I

PCI Pharma Services•Bedford, NH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The QC Microbiologist conducts sampling and testing of production environments and facility clean utilities according to approved procedures. The role performs laboratory work and other tasks assigned by management. The position is based in Bedford, New Hampshire, in the Quality Control department, reports to the QC Supervisor, and works a first shift schedule Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in a cGMP environment.
Two years of the experience requirement may be replaced by an associate degree or a non-scientific bachelor's degree.
Four years of the experience requirement may be replaced by a BS/BA degree in microbiology or a related scientific field.
Must gown qualify to monitor classified clean rooms during manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Perform routine environmental monitoring of classified clean rooms.
Monitor classified clean rooms during manufacturing operations and maintain gown qualification.
Sample and test Water for Injection systems, USP Purified Water systems, and Clean Steam systems.
Perform and document plate reads for environmental and utility testing with minimal supervision.
Write and execute protocols, experiments, and SOPs under limited supervision.
Review peers’ work and SOP document changes under limited supervision.
Assist senior staff with investigations, reports, and execution of complex protocols as needed.
Visually inspect media fill vials and plates.
Perform general laboratory maintenance and housekeeping.
Train staff in routine processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.