Microbiologist

AtomVie Global Radiopharma Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

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Job summary

AtomVie Global Radiopharma Inc. is seeking a Microbiologist to perform routine microbiological testing per USP/EP, maintain laboratory operations, and support quality documentation. The role includes environmental monitoring of cleanrooms, record-keeping, and participation in investigations while adhering to Health Canada GMPs for sterile radiopharmaceuticals.

Candidates should have a B.Sc. in Microbiology, 1–3 years of related experience, and be capable of shift work with weekend alternation.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with spreadsheets and ability to write technical documents and reports.
• Good communication skills in English and ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical cGMP environment, aseptic operations, cleanrooms, and biosafety containment assets are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine microbiological testing including sterility testing, growth promotion, bioburden testing, microbial identification and other tests per USP and EP.
• Peer-review laboratory records.
• Conduct environmental monitoring of cleanrooms according to SOPs.
• Maintain the AtomVie Microbiology Laboratory per Health Canada GMPs, including records, procedures, waste disposal, materials, equipment, and routine operations.

Skills

Spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets)

Technical writing

English communication

Education

B.Sc. in Microbiology

Job description

AtomVieGlobalRadiopharmaInc. is a global leading GMP manufacturer and distributer of clinical and commercial radiopharmaceuticals. We work with our partners to transform patients’ lives by advancing high quality drugs for the treatment and diagnosis of diseases.

Weareacommunitythatchallengesourselvesprofessionally,takesprideinwhatwecanaccomplishtogetherandvaluestheimpactwecanmakewithourpartnersandpatientsacrosstheglobe.StartyourcareerwithAtomVietodayandhelpusachieveourvision:totransformlivesbyrevolutionizinghealthcare.

AbouttheRole

The Microbiologist will be responsible for completing the day-to-day tasks assigned; this embraces routine microbiological testing including: sterility testing, growth promotion, bioburden testing, microbial identification, and other tests according to the USP and EP.

Thispostingisforanexistingvacancytosupporttheexpansionofthecompany.

WhatYouWillDo

• Conductroutinemicrobiologicaltestingincluding:sterilitytesting,growthpromotion,bioburdentesting,microbialidentification,andothertestsaccordingtotheUSPandEP.
• Conductpeerreviewoflaboratoryrecords.
• ConductroutineenvironmentalmonitoringofcleanroomsaccordingtoSOPs.
• BeresponsibleforthemaintenanceoftheAtomVieMicrobiologyLaboratoryaccordingtoHealthCanadaGMPs,includingrecords,procedures,disposalofwaste,materials,equipment,androutineoperations.
• Supportcalibration/maintenanceofMicrobiologyequipment.
• Conductinventoryandmanagementofmicrobiologicalmaterials.
• AssistintheclosureofChangeControls,Non-Conformances,InvestigationsandCAPAsasspecifiedintheSOPs.
• SupportinvestigationsforMicrorelatedfailuresandnon-conformances.
• Assistinthewritingoftechnicaldocuments,customerandinternalreports,SOPs,protocols.
• SupporttheMediaFillprogram.
• UnderstandandworkundertheHealthCanadaGMPrequirementsforsterilepharmaceuticalsandtheAnnextotheGoodManufacturingPracticesGuidelinesGoodManufacturingPractices(GMP)forPositronEmittingRadiopharmaceuticals(PERs).
• Plan,implement,andsuccessfullycompleteassignedtasksinatimelyfashionensuringconsistenthighquality.
• Conductinvestigationsfortestingfailureandnon-conformancesandimplementcorrectiveactions.
• AdheretoGMPregulationsbymaintainingcompleterecordspertainingtoallaspectsofmicrobiologicaltesting,routineoperations,andequipmentmaintenance
• UnderstandandworkundertheHealthCanadaandFDAGMPrequirementsforsterilepharmaceuticals.
• UnderstandandworkundertheCanadianNuclearSafetyCommissionregulations.
• EnsurecompliancewithHealthandSafetyforallpolicies,proceduresandregulationsapplicabletotheirwork.
• Completeallotherdutiesasrequired.

What You Bring to the Role

• Proficiencywithspreadsheets(e.g.Excel,GoogleSheets),andabilitytowritetechnicaldocumentsandreports.
• Goodcommunicationskills(inEnglish)andabilitytoworkbothindependentlyandcooperativelyinateamenvironment.
• ExperienceinapharmaceuticalcGMPenvironment,experienceinAsepticOperations,Cleanrooms,andBiosafetyContainmentLevel2lab,andworkingunderCanadianNuclearSafetyCommissionregulationsareassetsinthisrole.

Requirements

• B.Sc.inMicrobiologyorarelatedfield.
• 1to3yearsofrelatedexperienceinMicrobiologicaltestingsuchasGrowthPromotion,Bioburden,EnvironmentalMonitoring,Sterilityand/orBacterialEndotoxin.
• This position requires shift work and alternating weekends.
• Abilitytoliftandmoveheavyweightsupto23kilogramsisrequired.

Compensation:

Annual salary starts at $58k. Compensation is based on relevant industry experience, academic credentials, and qualifications.

• GroupHealth&DentalBenefits(fromday1)
• RRSPMatchingProgram
• EmployeeAssistanceandWellnessPrograms

AtomViedoesnotuseartificialintelligenceorautomateddecision-makingtoolsinanypartoftherecruitment,screening,orselectionprocess.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances our ability to innovate, collaborate, and better serve our clients and patients. We thank you for considering a career with AtomVie. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. We are dedicated to ensuring that every qualified applicant has an equal opportunity to thrive within our organization.