Microbiologist II

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth

Job summary

SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, is seeking a Microbiologist II to join our New Jersey team to conduct a variety of microbiology analyses and ensure studies comply with GMP/GLP/ISO and client specifications. The candidate will train staff and participate in SOP approvals.

Responsibilities include media prep, analyses per USP/EP/ASTM/AOAC/FDA, scheduling to meet deadlines, maintaining notebooks and LIMS, and upholding cGMP standards while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• BS degree in Microbiology or related sciences.
• 2-4+ years of experience in a regulated commercial lab environment.
• Thorough knowledge of scientific principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepares media and reagents required for the conduct of microbiological analyses.
• Conducts analyses of samples in accordance with USP, EP ASTM, AOAC, FDA, EPA, or other procedures.
• Schedules analyses so that deadlines are met and analyses are thorough.
• Mentor and train new microbiologists as needed.
• Maintains orderly work area and documents activities in accordance with cGMP.

Skills

Regulated lab experience

Microbiology knowledge

cGMP awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology

Tools

LIMS

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

The Microbiologist II will conduct a variety of specific test methods, and as study director is responsible for conducting all studies both according to applicable standards and regulations (GMP/GLP/ISO) and according to clients' specifications. Microbiologist II also plays a key role within the department by helping to train incoming staff and by participating in the approval process for SOPs/protocols.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares media and reagents required for the conduct of microbiological analyses
• Conducts analyses of samples in accordance with USP, EP ASTM, AOAC, FDA, EPA, or other compendia procedures, procedures supplied by the client, and other non-routine procedures as encountered
• Schedules analyses so that completion deadlines are met but also so that analyses are thoroughly and thoughtfully conducted
• Practices aseptic techniques and disinfection per laboratory SOPs
• Responsible for accurate and timely recordkeeping, diligently following standards for analysis and SOPs
• Accountable for quality assurance tasks vital to the position, including, but not limited to, lab area monitoring, media qualification, incubator, instrument and equipment calibration, and maintenance and sterilization procedures
• Access appropriate technical references and document data in notebooks and LIMS
• Data entry, receiving/returning calls, sending/receiving information, copying of documents, processing assignments
• Mentor and train new microbiologists as needed
• Documents activities in accordance with cGMP
• Maintains orderly work area

Qualifications

• BS degree in Microbiology or related sciences required
• 2-4 or more years of experience in a regulated commercial lab environment
• Thorough knowledge of scientific principles

Additional Information

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health:Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth:In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth:Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance:Paid-time off and family leave

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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