Microbiologist

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Performs Purified/Potable Water sampling and testing.
• Performs Compressed Air Utility sampling and testing .
• Performs Environmental Monitoring sampling and testing Supports GLIMS as necessary .
• Performs Microbial Enumeration Testing per USP & .
• Performs any other work as assigned by Manager .
• Tests and interprets results for any of the following: raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, water, microbial limit testing, finished pharmaceutical products, and stability samples.
• Participates in project activities designed to improve the business operation of the laboratory, the compliance posture of the laboratory, the skills and capabilities of the laboratory, etc. Supports continuous improvement and supports sustainability of implemented changes. Identifies and implements continuous improvement changes within the laboratory.
• Ensures work is completed right first time. Participates in root cause and corrective action identification and documents investigations .
• Participates and leads, when required, Tier I and Tier II activities.
• Provides an environment conducive with the 12 Inclusive Behaviors, actively promotes an inclusive culture and leads by example .
• Responds to and remediates audit observations.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of equipment and ensures proper usage of equipment occurs.
• Participates in coordination of testing activities within work team.
• Maintains compliance by following corporate policies/guidelines and local SOP ' s.
• Interprets compendial and internal monographs, NDAs, and our Company's Quality Standards.
• Provides analytical support for cleaning validations, laboratory support requests, equipment validations, method transfers, and API Stability Packaging Description (ASPD).
• Assures laboratory compliance by adhering to cGMP, CFR, and other agency regulations .
• Revises laboratory procedures as required .
• Demonstrates leadership by maintaining a safe workplace and identifying actions to prevent safety incidents in the laboratory .
• Maintains 5S organization throughout the laboratory and identifies improvement opportunities.

Education Requirements

• B.A./B.S. degree (preferably in Microbiology or Science)

Required Skills

• Knowledge of continuous improvement principles

Preferred Skills

• Root cause analysis Background in technical writing Experience applying 5S concepts Experience operating routine laboratory equipment including but not limited to: pH, TOC/CONDUCTIVITY, Biological Safety Cabinets etc Experience with SAP/Trackwise

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift:
1st - Day

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
N/A

Required Skills:
Adaptability, Adaptability, Analytical Instrumentation, Analytical Method Development, Analytical Problem Solving, Bioburden Testing, Chemical Analysis, Continual Improvement Process, Data Analysis, Driving Continuous Improvement, Environmental Monitoring, Karl Fischer Titrations, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Maintenance, Laboratory Safety, Laboratory Techniques, Management Process, Microbiology Research, Parasitology, Pharmaceutical Guidelines, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Raw Materials, Regulatory Compliance {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:
06/5/2025
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Requisition ID:R349443