Bacteriologist

Bristol Myers Squibb; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Bacteriologist to support pharmaceutical microbiology within product development. The role involves performing microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and water sampling onsite at New Brunswick, NJ, with shift 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, under GLP/GMP compliance.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's in biology or related science with 1+ year of pharma microbiology experience in parenteral and aseptic operations; proficiency with lab computer systems;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related science with 1+ year microbiology experience in pharmaceutical settings, particularly parenteral and aseptic operations.
• Proficiency in lab computer systems.
• Training in microbiology techniques.

Responsibilities

• performing microbiological testing
• environmental monitoring
• water sampling
• supporting assay development under strict GLP/GMP compliance
• maintaining accurate documentation
• calibrating laboratory equipment
• troubleshooting
• supporting SOP revisions

Skills

Microbiology fundamentals

Documentation

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Role: Bacteriologist supporting pharmaceutical microbiology within BMS's product development.

Responsibilities

• performing microbiological testing
• environmental monitoring
• water sampling
• supporting assay development under strict GLP/GMP compliance
• maintaining accurate documentation
• calibrating laboratory equipment
• troubleshooting
• supporting SOP revisions

Requirements

• Bachelor's in biology or related science, with at least 1 year of microbiology experience in pharmaceutical settings, particularly in parenteral and aseptic operations
• proficiency in lab computer systems
• training in microbiology techniques

Preferred qualifications

Preferred qualifications are not specified.

High-Value

• microbiological testing
• environmental and water sampling
• aseptic technique
• cGLP/GMP compliance
• laboratory support activities

Work setup

onsite at New Brunswick, with safety protocols for hazardous agents; shift hours 7 am to 3:30 pm; union position with collective bargaining agreement.

The role emphasizes collaboration with professional and union staff, adherence to safety and documentation standards, and continuous skills development.