Junior Microbiologist

US PharmaLab Inc.; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

US PharmaLab Inc. in North Brunswick, NJ is seeking a Junior Microbiologist to assist in rapid microbial testing of finished products and raw materials, under QC supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a BS or MS in Chemistry or related sciences, have 1–3 years in a QC lab, and are familiar with cGMP/GLP, 21 CFR Part 11, and common lab software. The role requires extended hours and occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• BS / MS in Chemistry or related scientific disciplines.
• 1 year experience in basic microbiology laboratory techniques.
• Minimum of 1-3 years QC lab work experience with industry experience in dietary supplements, food or OTC manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform rapid microbial testing of finished products and raw materials.
• Conduct Microbial Limit tests per USP and environmental monitoring.
• Prepare media and perform growth promotion testing.
• Record testing results in logbooks and lab software.
• Identify and investigate OOS or out-of-trend results under QC direction.
• Ensure compliance with safety, CGMP, GLP, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
• Support data compilation and report summaries.

Skills

Integrity & honesty

Independent work

cGMP & GLP

21 CFR Part 11

MS Word

MS Excel

Documentation

Time management

Continuous improvement

Shimadzu LC2010

Nexera

GC2010

Thermo ICP-MS

Labsolution

Waters Empower

Education

BS / MS in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Shimadzu LC2010

Nexera

GC2010

Thermo ICP-MS

Labsolution

Waters Empower

Job description

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Junior Microbiologist

Full Time North Brunswick, NJ, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1576

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Date

07/2021

Location

1200 Airport Road, North Brunswick NJ

Title

Junior Microbiologist

Department

Quality Control

Reports to

FLSA (Exempt or Non-Exempt

Exempt

Role Overview

The Junior Microbiologist assists in the performing of rapid microbial testing of finished products and raw materials.

Areas of Responsibility

• Microbial Limit test as per USP.
• Rapid microbial testing of finished products and raw materials using Biolumix / Soleris is an additional advantage.
• Environmental monitoring program of production and Microbiology area.
• Media preparation &Growth promotion testing.
• Collection and analysis of cleaning validation samples.
• ATCC Culture identification and population verifications.
• Recording of testing and results in appropriate logbooks and lab automation programs.
• Performs transactions for sample entry and results recording.
• Performs miscellaneous validation for basic microbiological methods where applicable.
• Compiles all data obtained from testing and observations and completes report summaries.
• Recognizes OOS or out of trend and under the direction of QC management assists in lab investigations.
• Complies with all regulatory/ in-house requirements (may include but not be limited to safety, housekeeping, laboratory chemical waste, cGMP,GLP, documentation) when performing the assigned activity.
• Must be able to work extended hours as needed and occasional weekends.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Other Responsibilities Including Safety:

• Works in a safe and responsible manner to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
• Complies with all job-related safety and other training requirements.
• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

Requirements

Education & Qualification:

• BS /MS in Chemistry or related scientific disciplines
• 1 year experience in basic microbiology laboratory techniques
• Minimum of 1-3 years QC lab work experience with industry experience in dietary supplements, food or OTC manufacturing.

Certifications, Licenses, Credentials:

• N/A

Skills & Ability

• Ability to maintain integrity and honesty at all times and to communicate with transparency.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Solid understanding of cGMP's and GLP and is familiar with 21 CFR Part 11
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Good documentation practices and able to write simple, clear reports
• Meets commitments on time and practices time-management skills
• Seeks to identify continuous improvement needs
• Experience with Shimadzu LC2010, Nexera, GC2010, Thermo ICP-MS, Labsolution and Waters Empower Lab Software a plus.

Physical Requirements (lifting, etc.):

• Ability to navigate office, lab, and/or plant floor working environments.
• Uses hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects or controls, lifting to waist height and/or above shoulder height, frequent bending from the waist, or squatting, walking short distances and leaning over equipment as well as kneeling on the floor to clean under the equipment.
• Must be able to wear all PPE including a lab coat, face mask, booties, gloves, safety glasses/goggles, and respirators.
• On occasion may need to lift up to 20lbs

Work Environment (Office, Warehouse, temperature extremes, etc.):

• Work is regularly performed inside a laboratory environment where temperatures can be moderate, exposure to dust, odors, noise, and fumes. The noise level is usually moderate. Employees can be exposed daily to chemicals and cleaning agents.
• May execute up to 20% of their work at the bench level either standing or sitting on a stool.
• Work performed in a standard office environment is without unpleasant or hazardous conditions.