Microbiologist

Unicon Pharma Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceutical manufacturing is seeking a Microbiologist in Tampa, FL. The role involves performing laboratory work, managing quality control projects, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience and a strong background in microbiology methods and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in microbiology.
• Experience with QC testing and method validation.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform QC and microbial limits testing according to USP and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct investigations and implement CAPAs in response to laboratory findings.
• Manage microbiology projects from production or formulation development.

Skills

Microbiology methods

Quality Control (QC)

Environmental monitoring

Method development

Troubleshooting

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Unicon Pharma Inc

Recruitment Team Lead @ Unicon Pharma Inc | Talent Acquisition, Leadership

Job Title: Microbiologist

Experience Required: 3+ years

Job Description:

The Microbiologist is responsible for performing practical laboratory work including method development, method validation, and troubleshooting. This role involves taking ownership of the Quality Control (QC) portion of projects, conducting testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products, and supporting QC chemists with method technology transfer and project preparation to ensure timely and smooth project execution.

Key Accountabilities:

• Perform, analyze, and interpret QC and microbial limits testing according to USP and regulatory requirements for raw materials, finished products, and stability samples.
• Conduct environmental monitoring, including water sampling and testing.
• Perform microbiology methods and sampling techniques.
• Conduct investigations and implement CAPAs in response to laboratory findings.
• Manage and support microbiology projects from production or formulation development departments.
• Actively participate in customer and regulatory audits as the SME for microbiology.
• Develop and execute validation protocols for test methods and equipment qualification.
• Author and review SOPs and test methods related to microbiology.
• Ensure microbiological integrity of the environment, equipment, and facilities.
• Manage product testing based on internal and customer specifications.
• Oversee third-party laboratory testing and reporting of data and environmental monitoring when necessary.
• Report testing results, including Certificates of Analysis (CoAs).
• Maintain equipment, media, and sample logs as required.
• Ensure the microbiology lab is adequately supplied and maintained.
• Perform other responsibilities to support business needs as requested.
• Adhere to all Safety and Sustainability requirements and seek clarification when unclear.
• Promptly report Safety and Sustainability issues, problems, deficiencies, errors, incidents, or opportunities to management and address them when possible.
• Stop work when necessary to maintain safety.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Production, Research, and Manufacturing

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Manufacturing

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