Associate Microbiologist – 3rd Shift (401) - Petersburg

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Essential Duties And Responsibilities Support facility qualification environmental monitoring perform microbiological testing methods consistent with USP

Including but not limited to the following microbiological testing procedures bioburden bacterial endotoxin identification of microbial isolates objectional organisms viable non-viable particulate monitoring growth promotion studies Conduct maintain qualifications laboratory equipment ongoing maintenance calibration Establish coordinate test sampling plans Perform microbiological testing sample collection support environmental utilities systems Participate verification method transfers Participate development training programs micro biologist Lead participate investigations related laboratory operations non-conforming results Identify track facilitate resolution technical issues Proactively identify work collaboratively resolve problems risk-based compliant approaches solutions Author review SOPs protocols reports test methods product specification documents applicable Promote quality mindset quality excellence approach all activities Travel may be required Basic Qualifications Capabilities Bachelor degree scientific discipline preferred minimum years Quality cGMP experience pharmaceutical industry Strong project management organization execution skills Microbiology testing environmental monitoring Experience participation regulatory agency inspections Excellent interpersonal written communication skills software electronic applications Self-motivated flexible able work small fast-paced dynamic environment Ability work autonomously established guidelines procedures practices Committed delivering high-quality results working others overcome challenges focusing matters Continuously looking opportunities learn build skills share knowledge others Preferred Qualifications Experience sterile injectable manufacturing aseptic processing facility qualification Environmental monitoring per Annex requirements Experience with following microbiological testing procedures Sterility method suitability per Acceptance use biological indicators Physical Demands Work Environment The physical demands described represent those employee must meet perform essential functions position successfully Reasonable accommodations may made enable individuals disabilities perform functions While performing duties position employee regularly required speak hear employee frequently required use hands fingers handle feel objects tools controls Occasionally required stand walk sit reach hands arms Specific vision abilities include color vision close distance ability adjust focus Noise level usually low moderate Employee ability lift approximately lbs stand hours time walk long distances Vision screening may be required Employee capability don gowning PPE entry aseptic core supporting areas extended periods time standing bending reaching kneeling etc The company equal opportunity employer drug-free workplace ADA regulations as applicable

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