Microbiologist

Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, the home of the original Sheffield Toothpaste, offers exclusive, quality, branded products to promote wellness and relief. Our wellness and first aid products—including creams, ointments, nasal products, and toothpaste—have been made in the USA since 1850.

About the role

We are seeking a QC Microbiologist with experience in an analytical or quality control lab for a 1st Shift opening at our New London, CT facility. Reporting to the Lab Supervisor, the QC Microbiologist performs quality control analysis, testing, and related functions within a Manufacturing QC Lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform total aerobic microbial count, microbial limit testing, total combined molds and yeast count, and preparatory testing.
• Maintain and prepare inoculums, antibiotic determination, environmental auditing, DI Water testing, and stability testing.
• Adhere to cGMPs and SOPs.
• Conduct quality control analysis on finished products, including stability testing, in-process goods, and incoming materials.
• Perform routine, repetitive checking and testing of production product, including visual and sample inspections, weights, and measures.
• Inspect filling equipment for various quality control aspects.
• Maintain proper documentation for filling quality control as required.
• Assist in experiments related to the discovery and development of new products; make pilot batches of experimental products.
• Create processing batch sheets from work orders and packaging batch records (PBRs); check artwork, crimp code, log sheets, and shipping requirements.
• Prepare artwork ingredient lists and complete Certificates of Analysis for customer orders.
• Send letters and samples to outside contract laboratories.
• Create bulk labeling stickers.
• Maintain general electronic and hard copy file systems; handle housekeeping for records control.
• Maintain and update the NS database and MSDS log.
• Ensure cleanliness and appearance of the department.
• Maintain proper liaison with all departments to contribute to the team philosophy.
• Follow all safety regulations and comply with SOPs, DEP, EPA, OSHA, FDA, and cGMPs.
• Attend in-house training sessions and follow all Environmental and OSHA requirements.
• Perform other assigned tasks as directed by Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or Biology with 2–5 years of experience preferred.
• Associate’s degree with additional experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of one year of experience in an analytical or quality control laboratory preferred.