Microbiologist II

PipingRock Health Products, Inc.; East Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with Company Match

Pet insurance

Job summary

Piping Rock Health Products, INC is seeking a Microbiologist II to test a wide range of products, report results, and mentor fellow team members in a GMP environment.

The role requires a bachelor in Microbiology or Biology with 5+ years of experience or a Master’s with 3+ years, and knowledge of PET, environmental testing, and preparatory testing. Occasional Saturdays may be required based in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Microbiology (preferred) or Biology with 5+ years of experience, or a Master’s with 3+ years.
• Pharmaceutical/Dietary supplement industry experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of PET, Environmental Testing and Preparatory testing is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with electronic laboratory management systems is preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work occasional Saturdays.
• Must comply with GMP requirements and related training.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine testing of samples per established procedures.
• Collects specialized samples in production areas as needed.
• Sets up and dismantles instruments; prepares solutions and media for procedures.
• Records observations and reports results; maintains records per policies and standards.
• Ensures compliance with GMP, safety and health requirements; maintains housekeeping to minimize contamination.
• Participates in investigational studies of atypical results as required.
• Maintains laboratory standards or cultures; supports training and development of team members.

Skills

Microbiology knowledge

GMP & regulatory

Microsoft Office

Mentoring & training

LIMS experience

Education

Bachelor’s in Microbiology

Master’s in Biology

Tools

LIMS

Job description

We are seeking a talented candidate with a passion for the health and wellness industry. We are in search for someone who is passionate about microbiology and is looking to develop their skills. The Microbiologist II will play an integral role in our team by testing wide range of products and reporting results, training and mentoring fellow team members, providing status and reports to the laboratory manager.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine testing of samples according to established procedures.
• This may involve collecting specialized samples in various production areas.
• Sets up and dismantles instruments and apparatus. Prepares solutions, suspensions and media to perform essential laboratory procedures
• Makes and records observations, performs calculations, collects and may assist in preparing data for evaluation. Keeps supervisor informed of work status.
• Reports results of assignments and maintains and performs related record keeping in compliance with approved regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements. Follows and complies with all appropriate operations and testing procedures, GMPs and safety and health requirements as applicable.
• Demonstrates good housekeeping practices to minimize analytical mix ups, potential laboratory contamination and safety hazards.
• As required participates in conducting investigational studies of atypical results.
• As required, maintains laboratory standards or cultures
• Periodically performs duties of a higher position for the purpose of training and development
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year College or University in Microbiology (preferred) or Biology with 5+ years of professional experience or a Master’s Degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Prior experience in Pharmaceutical/Dietary supplement industry is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with PET, Environmental Testing and Preparatory testing is required.
• Computer knowledge with Microsoft Office is required
• Prior experience with electronic laboratory management system is preferred.
• Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work occasional Saturdays.
• Must comply with GMP requirements; specific functions and documents will be discussed in GMP and on the job training

Role’s Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours
• Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment

We proudly offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance and more!

We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Summer Picnic, Festive Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses!

Founded in 2011, Piping Rock Health Products has gone on to win Long Island’s Top Workplaces Award 6 years in a row & securing the spot as Top Supplement Manufacturing Company 2024 by Food Business Review! Supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates. Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.

We are a drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.

Piping Rock Health Products, INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.