Microbiologist I
Microbiologist I
Location: Elizabeth, NJ
Duration: 6 months
Description:
Main qualifications:
- Bachelors degree (in microbiology or related)
- 1yr Exp. (pharma)
- Water Sampling and Testing
- CGMP
- word/excel proficiency
Position Summary / Objective:
- This position performs microbial limits testing of water and environmental air monitoring (EM) samples, primarily from the client facilities, at the Client Microbiology Laboratory.
- Performs quantitative microbial analyses on water and EM samples to ensure compliance with microbiological specifications and Alert/Action Limits, company standards, and governmental regulatory requirements.
- Uses approved test methods, protocols, procedures (SOPs) and corporate policies while maintaining adherence to current industry standards.
- Perform water and environmental monitoring (air) sampling.
- May be involved or responsible for performing micro-related Laboratory Investigations, audit/review of Micro Lab data, implementing CAPA, planning and scheduling of micro testing activities.
Essential Duties / Functions:
- Follows established laboratory safety procedures.
- Receives Elizabeth / Edison water and EM samples.
- Uses basic technical principles, theories, and concepts to conduct various microbiological laboratory activities, including water sample testing, environmental monitoring (EM) sample testing, growth promotion testing, and suspension preparation.
- Analyzes environmental air monitoring (EM) and water samples, primarily for the Client sites, while following current methods and procedures (SOPs).
- Initiates and conducts microbiology laboratory investigations.
- Sends samples to a third-party microbiological laboratory for identification, as needed.
- Maintains routine communications with the other QC Microbiologist located at the Client site regarding test results and any related Micro Lab Investigation Reports (LIRs), as applicable.
- Documents all activities in a legible manner following established formats and procedures in compliance with Good Documentation Practices and c GMPs.
- Identifies and troubleshoots problems with equipment and microbiological preparations.
- Reviews microbiological data.
- Handles microbial waste.
- Performs other duties as assigned or as business needs require, such as ordering media, reagents and supplies for the microbial testing being performed in the Microbiology Laboratory.
Qualification and Requirements:
Requirements
Education Required:
- BS/BA in Biology / Microbiology / Biochemistry, or BS in a Related Science
Experience Required:
- Minimum 1 year in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment.
- Specialized or Technical Knowledge, Licenses, Certifications Required
- Must possess strong technical knowledge regarding various micro tests, including but not limited to, water and environmental air monitoring testing
- Knowledge of microorganisms
- Working knowledge of aseptic technique
- Knowledge of c GMPs and Good Documentation Practices
- Knowledge of compendia procedures and general chapters, where applicable (i.e., USP, NF, etc.).
- Possess good written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency with LIMS and Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
- Possess strong mathematical skills fractions, percentages, ratios, and algebraic expressions.
- Possess very good problem-solving skills
- Able to perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision
Physical Demand Requirement:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Approximately 60% standing or walking.
- Not allergic to chemicals found in the lab or production facilities.