Microbiologist I/II

What You Will Do! 

• Perform routine testing on samples in a timely manner with minimal supervision; record results, track and meet assigned testing deadlines
• Record, report and investigate unexpected test results
• Test and report results on the growth, development and structure of different viruses
• Study microorganisms that quickly duplicate, resulting in the rapid spread of viruses.
• Perform maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of assigned equipment and systems in order to meet testing deadlines; ensure all equipment and systems are operating within established calibration guidelines; notify manager promptly of calibration failures and repair needs
• Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensure that SOPs are accurate, up-to-date and parallel all required regulatory documents
• Participate in cross technology educational program within the laboratory to learn all laboratory functions
• Maintain familiarity with use of all applicable equipment, systems and procedures (SOPs)
• Stay abreast of current technology and instruments, with emphasis on microorganisms, equipment and system troubleshooting, and microbiology/taxonomy issues
• Provide technical assistance and back-up support in all laboratory work stations as required
• Maintain current and accurate documentation
• Write, revise and review SOPs in a timely manner as required
• Comply with Company policies and all applicable SOPs
• Assist with laboratory compliance audits and laboratory safety audits
• Maintain clean, orderly and safe laboratory work area; assist with safety training
• Perform more complex testing on samples (i.e. Elisa, USP 61/62, etc.)
• Support validation activities
• Accurately identify, monitor, and repot microbiological trends
• Provide technical review of adverse trends, action limit reports, and discrepancies
• Train new/old microbiology staff
• Orders supplies and keeps accurate record of microbiology inventory
• Assist customers with reviews of testing results, etc.
• Assist with special projects as assigned

Who You Are! 

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related science field, including at least 12 semester hours of hands on laboratory courses in microbiology and/or chemistry
• Three years of pharmaceutical/biochemical QC laboratory experience in a microbiology setting
• Demonstrated relevant experience in a microbiology laboratory (Q.C., pharmaceutical, biotech or clinical lab experience preferred), where (one or more of) the following functions was successfully performed: sterility testing, endotoxin testing, antibiotic assays, environmental monitoring, microbial identification and/or microbial limit testing (MLT)
• Excellent analytical, decision making and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge and understanding of microbiology principles and methods and the ability to communicate this information to others
• Ability to solve routine and non-routine laboratory issues/problems