Overnight Associate Scientist Microbiology

Job Responsibilities

• Collect and test routine environmental monitoring samples within aseptic processing fill lines, isolator fill line, compounding, sterility suite, and component preparation areas for aseptic lines (Building A) and clean rooms areas in new expansion Building B.
• Collect and test utility samples such as WFI, clean steam and compressed gases.
• Maintains gowning certification and apply good aseptic technique and clean room behavior.
• Performs environmental monitoring in controlled areas for non-viable airborne particulate, viable airborne bioburden, viable surface bioburden, settle plate bioburden and personnel monitoring.
• Performs bioburden, endotoxin, Total Organic Carbon (TOC), and conductivity testing for utility samples.
• Performs sub-culturing and Gram-staining of microorganisms.
• Performs growth promotion on incoming media to release for monitoring use in the facility.
• Maintains and review temperature records, lab cleaning records, and logbooks.
• Inputs results in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database and track microbiological results.
• Supports Scientist/Lead Scientist/Supervisor with testing and special projects.
• Carrries out special projects independently as required and assigned by supervision.
• Aids with plant and laboratory equipment re-qualifications as directed.
• Promptly reports data discrepancies and out of limit conditions to supervision.
• Carry out documentation, and assists Scientist and Lead Scientist with investigation, incident reports and corrective actions as assigned.
• Aids in training new departmental personnel in standard operating procedures, training modules and checklists.
• Keeps supervisory personnel informed of all relevant events impacting the operations and performance of the department.
• Maintains compliance with company policies, training requirements, cGMP’s.
• Follows safety requirements, maintains good housekeeping of lab areas including 5S.

Job Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in Science or related field or AA/AS degree
• 1-3 years of relevant laboratory experience or progressive pharmaceutical lab experience.
• Applicable industries include but are not limited to testing laboratories, food, cosmetic, veterinary, or hospital laboratories.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Attention to detail, people skills and ability to multi-task are essential for success.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.