Senior Microbiologist

DescriptionPerform Quality Control and Sterility Assurance activities, including: Environmental monitoring to support non-sterile and sterile areas of the facility.Routine bioburden testing on raw materials and finished product.Bacterial endotoxin testing on pharmaceutical water system samples, raw materials and finished products.Identification of microbial isolates.Entering results in the electronic documentation system.Ensuring that all necessary testing is performed and evaluated against applicable procedures.Successfully gown qualify to perform sterility assurance and routine activities in Grade B areas of the facility.QualificationsBachelor's degree is requiredDegree in Microbiology is preferred, or related science, and demonstrated abilities and experience of a microbiologist in a sterile product Quality Control roleRecent experience in aspects of sterility assurance including gowning and investigationsDemonstrates good communication skillsHas ability to work effectively with a team and able to work independentlyHas knowledge of cGMP requirements and ability to generate high quality dataHas some computer application experience (i.e., database use and management)At least 3 years practical laboratory experience is preferred