QC Microbiologist I Mon-Fri 3:30 PM - 12AM

About the role

Conducts sampling and testing of production environments, and/or facility clean utilities, as per approved procedures. Performs lab work and other tasks as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine Environmental Monitoring of the classified clean rooms
• Monitor classified clean rooms during manufacturing operations (must gown qualify)
• Sample and test the Water for Injection System, USP Purified Water systems, and Clean Steam systems
• Perform and document plate reads for all environmental and utility testing with minimal supervision
• Write and execute protocols, experiments, and SOPs under limited supervision
• Review work of peers and SOP document changes under limited supervision
• May assist senior staff in preparation of investigations, reports, and execution of complex protocols
• Visual inspection of media fill vials and plates
• Perform general lab maintenance and housekeeping
• Train staff in routine processes
• Other duties as assigned

Special Demands

• Required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, talk, and hear
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to walk and drive between locations
• Physically able to wear laboratory protective gowning and equipment, including gowning, goggles, face shields, and protective gloves
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must pass eye exam
• Comfortable with working/handling hazardous materials
• Follow written instructions and perform independent troubleshooting of common issues
• Able to work in a highly complex environment with competing demands and priorities

Work Environment

• Required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, talk, and hear
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Physically able to wear laboratory protective gowning and equipment, including gowning, goggles, face shields, and protective gloves
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Follow written instructions and perform independent troubleshooting of common issues
• Provide expertise for response to complex issues
• Able to work in a highly complex environment with competing demands and priorities

Qualifications

• High school Diploma, GED, or equivalent credential required; AS degree or BS degree in Microbiology or related scientific field preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience in a cGMP environment; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to gown to work in an ISO-5 environment
• Ability to work varied hours as required by the production schedule