QC Microbiologist I Sun to Wed 3:30 PM to 2AM

Conducts sampling of product environments, and/or facility clean utilities, as per approved procedures. Tests collected samples for the following: TOC/Conductivity, Bioburden, and Endotoxin. Performs quality control testing of in-process pharmaceutical products. Other laboratory testing as assigned.

Responsibilities

Maintains and adheres to safe work habits and all applicable PCI safety procedures and guidelines; Completes routine environmental monitoring of classified aseptic and non-aseptic areas within manufacturing facilities; Completes environmental monitoring of clean rooms and operations personnel during manufacturing; Performs utility sampling; Conducts coliform, bioburden, endotoxin, TOC, conductivity, and appearance testing for utility samples as well as pharmaceutical product samples; Performs lab maintenance tasks; Completes daily and weekly assigned tasks in the Microbiology Laboratory; Performs growth promotion for media, and growth verification for prepared microorganism cultures; Prepares microbial growth for shipment and identification as required; Adheres to verbal instructions and written procedures in operating production equipment and performing processing steps; Records data and assay performance with a high attention to detail in either paper forms and/or electronic documentation systems; Completes data verification checks and/or inputs of trended data; Event reporting in the quality tracking system; Review documentation for tasks performed by the QC department and resultant data for accuracy and traceability; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Exceptional organizational skills; Following written instructions; Detail oriented; Ability to multi-task; Word Processing, XL spreadsheets; Competent in MS Office; Professional verbal and written communication skills required; High school diploma with 1-2 years of experience in QC Microbiology or Environmental Monitoring, or a Bachelor’s degree in biology and 0-1 year of experience; Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses/goggles, gloves and safety shoes; Ability to gown and gain entry to controlled manufacturing areas; Ability to lift, pull or push equipment requiring up to 15-20 lbs of force; Ability to stand for 6 hours in a production suite; Ability to work any shift (up to 10 hours) as required dependent on business needs