Microbiologist II - Non-Sterile

About the role

Eagle offers the highest quality in preparation testing for sterility, bacterial endotoxins, microbial detection, beyond-use dating (BUD) determination, and active ingredient potency. Our team is committed to performing top-tier quality control testing and working relentlessly with customers to find solutions for unexpected test results.

Schedule

• 1st shift: Tuesday – Saturday (days off: Sunday and Monday), 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• 2nd shift: Monday – Friday (days off: Saturday and Sunday), 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Perform and result routine testing on samples in a timely manner independently, with some supervision, to meet assigned testing deadlines
• Interpret results to determine pass or fail
• Manufacturing and quality control testing for in-house media production
• Perform complex testing with minimal supervision
• Aseptic production of BSL-1 and BSL-2 microbial stocks
• Record, report, and investigate unexpected test results with some supervision
• Handle and maintain BSL-2 regulated microorganisms
• Comply with company policies, SOPs, ISO 17025, BSLT-2 cGMPs, cGLPs, A2LA requirements, and Quality Control Guidelines
• Perform standard operational maintenance and minimal troubleshooting of assigned equipment and systems to confirm operational readiness; notify supervisor and engineering of calibration failures or repair needs
• Participate in cross-technology educational programs within the laboratory to learn all laboratory functions
• 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 workstations as required
• Maintain current and accurate documentation
• Assist with laboratory compliance audits and laboratory safety audits
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe laboratory work area

Requirements

• 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
• MS or minimum 3 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), performing one or more of the following functions:
  • Microbial enumeration testing
  • Growth promotion testing
  • Streak for isolation
  • Testing with microorganisms
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Method suitability
  • Microbial identification
  • Gram staining
  • Pipetting small volumes
  • SOP/documentation revisions
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of microbiology principles and methods, with the ability to communicate this information to others
• Ability to multitask within a single task and across multiple tasks when applicable
• Ability to solve routine and non-routine laboratory issues/problems
• Physical dexterity to perform testing accurately and precisely
• Ability to read, understand, and comply with company policies and SOPs, including safety rules and regulations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Intermediate-level computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Skills

• Customer Service (Advanced)
• Communication (Novice)
• Active Listening (Novice)
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out tasks with precision
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to contribute to project or organizational success
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well with the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in virology and fibology
• SOP creation and implementation
• 2+ years of GMP and/or cGMP experience