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Microbiologist

Ford, KY 40391

Posted: 10/21/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 615327 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Specific Duties, Activities, and Responsibilities:
  • Compile and interpret results of microbiology and environmental monitoring tests and results.
  • Maintain, clean, and sterilize laboratory instruments and equipment.
  • Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses.
  • Robust understanding of the regulatory requirements.
  • Able to compose robust investigations for microbiology, environmental monitoring and support of manufacturing investigations.
  • Write technical reports or prepare graphs and charts to document experimental results.
  • Perform water sampling, including DI water, WFI and steam
  • Perform sterility testing of finished produce
  • Perform bioburden testing of raw materials, WFI and bulk product
  • Perform bacterial endotoxin testing of WFI and bulk product
  • Subculture and characterize microbial isolates using the Gram stain and differential tests such as the catalase and oxidase reaction, prepare shipments of subcultures for identification
  • Perform growth promotion testing of liquid and plated media, including media fills
  • Perform environmental monitoring of laboratory areas
  • Perform bacteriostasis/fungi stasis testing to validate test methods
  • Process and incubate exposed biological indicators
  • Incubate and read media fills
  • Identifies micro-organisms by microscopic examination of physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics.
  • Receive and prepare samples and equipment for testing, including but not limited to finished product and bioburden
  • Incubate and examine tests, including but not limited to bioburden, sterility, Bis and media fill units
  • Enumerate bacteria; prepare shipments for outside laboratories
  • Understand the science behind the above listed testing requirements, be able to clearly communicate testing requirements and expectations.
  • Understand environmental monitoring, the different testing requirements and the interpretation of the results.
  • Detail oriented to perform peer review of results, investigations and protocols.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including but not limited to incubators, autoclaves, ovens, vacuum pumps; assist with qualifications and validations
  • Maintain current training status on equipment and procedures
  • Perform documentation per cGMP; prepare and assist with preliminary and full investigations
  • Support R&D and Technical Services activities
  • Assist with FDA and customer audits
  • Assist with and conduct studies as requested by the Lab Supervisor
  • Maintain effectiveness of the Quality System components relevant to this position.

Position Requirements:
  • B.S. in Microbiology or Biological Sciences

Experience:
  • 0-4 years experience
  • Previous pharmaceutical experience desired.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:
  • Demonstrated intermediate mathematical ability.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Excellent documentation skills.
  • Strong Mechanical aptitude.
  • Strong communication skills both written and oral.
  • A full complement of business computer literacy skills (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, database software etc.) is preferred.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Must possess appropriate communication skills allowing direct interaction with outside suppliers, STW internal Managers and Sr. Management.
  • Works well in a team environment.
  • Possess and demonstrate excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills.
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Well organized and detail and multi-task oriented.
  • Works well under pressure and able to prioritize workloads.




Pay Rate Range: $18-26/hr depending on experience 
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