Microbiologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or related field.
• Good computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel.
• Effective oral and written business communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work effectively and complete projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as material safety data sheets, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and test methods.
• Ability to speak effectively with employees, peers, and management within the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and calculate dilution factors.

Responsibilities

• May perform routine microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process and finished products using compendial methods such as USP, AOAC, FDA-BAM and in-house validated methods.
• May perform retesting of out-of-specification (OOS) results, assists with OOS investigations and OOS reports as directed.
• May perform water sampling at various ports and performs bioburden, TOC and conductivity testing.
• May perform Environmental Monitoring (EM) testing (for air and surface) per established test method and or approved test protocol(s).
• May review water and EM test results and may assist with investigation of excursions and preparation of relevant reports as directed.
• May communicate testing progress or project status to Microbiology Lab Supervisor/designee.
• Performs timely cleaning and disinfection and handling biohazard and general waste.
• Operates, maintains and ensures calibration of equipment including thermometers, analytical balances, pipettes and other related equipment used in the Microbiology lab.
• May assist with new equipment qualification/validation projects.
• Complies with cGMP, cGLP, FDA, and other applicable industry regulations.
• Obtains samples from production and process samples for testing, including media preparation as directed or outlined in respective test protocol(s).
• May conduct specific microbiological assays under the guidance of the Microbiology Lab Supervisor/designee.
• Processes samples from receipt through testing, including all associated documentation and recordkeeping including data entry, helping to ensure that all steps are completed in a thorough and timely manner.
• Adhere to and models good manufacturing practices (GMP) and good laboratory practices (GLP) at all times.
• May participate in internal cGMP and regulatory compliance audits as necessary.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Maintain a positive and productive relationship with co-workers and others with whom the position may have contact.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Based on company needs, overtime is required.