Microbiologist II

About the role

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines. Our mission is to put better health within reach for millions of patients worldwide. We operate 30+ manufacturing plants, 8+ research and development centers, and employ over 9,000 people to produce high-quality generic, specialty, and branded pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct critical microbiological analysis on test articles from raw materials to finished products
• Execute test method validation under supervision
• Write/revise standard operating procedures, forms, protocols, and investigation reports
• Perform equipment maintenance and manage Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Support GMP equipment qualification testing and laboratory equipment validation testing
• Work on special projects and protocol testing involving new methods and instrumentation
• Complete special projects and protocol testing in a timely manner
• Investigate deviations and write laboratory investigation reports for out-of-specification (OOS) results

Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree in Microbiology or Biology with 2 - 5 years pharmaceutical microbiology experience
• Microbiology coursework and laboratory work utilizing aseptic technique
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical microbiological methods and cGMPs

Skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and complete tasks in a timely fashion
• Computer literate
• Able to communicate effectively across all departments and levels of management
• Excellent writing skills to write clear and concise reports

Benefits

The annual compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors including work location, prior experience, and job-related knowledge. Hikma offers an auto-enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay, with a 100% match on the first 6%. Other benefits include a generous paid time off (PTO) bank, employee discount program, wellbeing rewards program, safety and quality initiatives, tuition reimbursement, and paid maternity and parental leave. Recruitment is managed through approved recruiters and equal opportunity employer status is maintained.