Microbiologist

Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, LLC; New London (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, located in New London, CT, is seeking a QC Microbiologist for a 1st shift role in our Manufacturing QC Lab. You will perform quality control testing and related functions under the supervision of the Lab Supervisor to ensure product integrity.

The role involves aerobic and microbial limit testing, inoculum handling, environmental auditing, and stability testing, with emphasis on cGMP compliance and precise documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Microbiology or Biology; 2–5 years of experience preferred.
• Associates Degree with additional experience will also be considered.
• Minimum of one-year experience in analytical or quality control laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform total aerobic microbial count, microbial limit testing, and molds/yeast counts.
• Prepare and maintain inoculums; conduct antibiotic determinations and environmental auditing.
• Perform testing on finished products, stability testing, in-process goods, and incoming materials.
• Conduct routine checks of production product, inspections of parts, weights and measures.
• Inspect filling equipment for QC aspects and maintain documentation for QC activities.
• Assist in experiments for new products; prepare pilot batches and batch records; check artwork and shipping requirements.
• Prepare ingredient lists for artwork; complete Certificates of Analysis for customer orders; liaise with outside labs as needed.
• Create bulk labeling stickers; perform general electronic and hard copy file maintenance; maintain NS database and MSDS log.
• Maintain cleanliness of department and liaise with all departments to support team goals.
• Follow safety regulations and SOPs; attend in-house training; perform other tasks as assigned by Management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or Biology

Associate's degree (with additional experience)

Job description

At Sheffield Pharmaceuticals, the home of the original Sheffield Toothpaste, we offer exclusive, quality, branded products to promote wellness and relief to our customers. Our wellness and first aid products include a variety of creams and ointments, nasal products, and toothpaste all made in the USA since 1850.

We are currently seeking a QC Microbiologist with experience working in an analytical or quality control lab for a 1st Shift opening. Based in our New London, CT facility, and under the Supervision of the Lab Supervisor, the QC Microbiologist performs quality control analysis, testing and related functions within a Manufacturing QC Lab environment, as outlined below.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing total aerobic microbial count, microbial limit testing, total combined molds and yeast count, and preparatory testing;
• Maintenance and preparation of inoculums, antibiotic determination, environmental auditing, DI Water testing and stability testing;
• Responsible for cGMP's and SOP's;
• Performs quality control analysis on finished products including stability testing and in process goods and incoming materials;
• Routine, repetitive checking and testing of production product, including visual and sample inspections of parts used, weights and measures;
• Inspect filling equipment for various Q.C. aspects;
• Maintain proper documentation for filling quality control as required;
• Assists in experiments relative to the discovery and development of new products;
• Makes pilot batches of experimental products;
• Create processing batch sheets from work orders, and create packaging batch records (PBR's), check artwork, crimp code, log sheets, & shipping requirements;
• Prepare artwork ingredient lists;
• Complete Certificate of Analysis for customer orders;
• Send letters and samples to outside contract laboratories;
• Create Bulk labeling stickers;
• General electronic and hard copy file maintenance;
• Housekeeping with respect to records control;
• Maintain and update as needed the NS database and MSDS log;
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of department;
• Maintain proper liaison with all departments to contribute to the team philosophy;

• Responsible for following all safety regulations and complying with S.O.P.'s, DEP, EPA, OSHA, FDA, and cGMP's while performing duties;
• Other assigned tasks as necessary assigned by Management;
• Follow all Environmental and OSHA requirements. Attend in-house training sessions.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Microbiology or Biology and 2-5 years of experience preferred. Associates Degree with additional experience will also be considered. Minimum of one-year experience in analytical or quality control laboratory preferred.

Sheffield Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other basis protected by law.