Microbiologist

LNK International Inc.; Hauppauge (NY); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) matched plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Résumé du poste

LNK International, Inc. is seeking a microbiologist to join our laboratory team in Hauppauge, NY. You will perform media prep, environmental monitoring, microbial testing, and reports to support our OTC pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with pharma experience and excellent English communication skills. This full-time, on-site role offers health benefits and opportunities in a leading manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Preference for pharmaceutical field experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English.

Responsabilités

• Perform Media Preparation with growth promotion.
• Maintain weekly stock cultures for positive controls.
• Perform Water testing using the Water filtration method.
• Carry out general micro lab duties and housekeeping.
• Calibrate and maintain equipment monthly.
• Perform Environmental Monitoring of micro lab zones.
• Sterilize biohazardous material via autoclave cycles.
• Run microbial limits testing on finished products (solids and liquids).
• Conduct Antimicrobial Effectiveness testing on liquids.
• Prepare final reports and investigate out-of-spec results.
• Write and review laboratory procedures and ensure USP alignment.
• Monitor laboratory testing and review colleagues’ work.
• Test microbes on active ingredients and raw materials using USP/In‑House methods.

Connaissances

Communication skills

English fluency

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

LNK International, Inc. is one of the nation's largest manufacturers of solid and liquid dose, over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals. For over 40 years, we have built a reputation for delivering the highest quality products, outstanding service and product innovation.

Our Full Time Employees Enjoy Competitive Benefits Including

• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation

As a microbiologist you will work with and collaborate with a talented and dedicated group of experts.

Job Description

• Perform Media Preparation with growth promotion.
• Maintain stock cultures weekly in the lab for positive controls.
• Perform Water testing using the Water filtration method
• Perform general micro lab duties and housekeeping including glassware cleaning and preparation.
• Perform calibration and monthly maintenance of different equipment.
• Perform Environmental Monitoring of all zones of the micro lab.
• Sterilize biohazardous material by running autoclave cycles.
• Perform Microbial limits on solid and liquid finished products at LNK International, Inc
• Perform Antimicrobial Effectiveness testing on Liquid Products.
• Prepare final reports.
• Conduct and write Investigation reports for Out of Specification results.
• Writing/ reviewing procedures.
• Perform Microbial identification as per procedures.
• Checking USP for any change in specification and/ or procedure.
• Monitoring the microbiology laboratory testing and reviewing of other microbiologist(s) work.
• Perform microbial testing on active and excipients of raw materials using USP/In-House method.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the pharmaceutical field.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills - written and verbal; fluent in English.

The salary listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as permitted by law.

LNK provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Salary: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour