Microbiologist II

Piramal Pharma Limited; Lexington (VA); On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Solutions in Lexington seeks a Microbiologist II to perform microbiological testing of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products, ensuring SOP/GMP compliance.

Reporting to the Microbiology Manager, responsibilities include developing test methods, preparing reports, maintaining lab equipment, and supporting CAPA and environmental monitoring activities.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Microbiology, Biology, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 2+ years of practical laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with GMP documentation and data entry with attention to detail.
• Hands-on microbiology techniques and lab instrumentation experience.
• Awareness of cGMP and pharmaceutical industry expectations.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop microbiological test methods and method validations.
• Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, WIP, and finished product for product release.
• Prepare protocols, final reports, and test methods for development and validation.
• Perform growth promotion of media and maintenance of bacterial cultures.
• Support nonconformance investigations and CAPA related to environmental monitoring.
• Complete environmental monitoring and related investigations with proper documentation.
• Maintain GMP/GLP documentation and keep lab instrumentation calibrated.
• Assist in SOP writing, review of data, and coordination with other departments.

Skills

Microbiology techniques

GMP compliance

Laboratory documentation

OSHA compliance awareness

Data entry accuracy

Education

B.S. in Microbiology

Tools

Autoclaves

Air samplers

Light microscope

Biohazard cabinets

Water purification system

MS Office

Job description

Division

Piramal Pharma SolutionsPiramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation. Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide.

For more details, please visit : www.piramalpharmasolutions.com

Job Title

Microbiologist II

Job Description

Business: Pharma Solutions

Department: Microbiology (MQC)

Location: Lexington

Job Overview

Reporting to the Microbiology Manager, the primary purpose of the role is to perform microbiological testing of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products, while maintaining compliance of laboratory standard operating procedures.

Work Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday

2pm to 10pm or 3pm to 11pm

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Microbiology Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop microbiological test methods and method validations.
• Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished product for product approval and release.
• Prepare protocols, final reports, and test methods related to the development and validation of microbiological methods.
• Perform growth promotion of media and maintenance of bacterial cultures.
• Provide support to facility to resolve nonconformance issues and identify corrective and preventative actions as related to environmental monitoring excursions
• Complete environmental monitoring and laboratory related investigations and properly document results.
• Maintain GMP/GLP documentation relevant to the duties and responsibilities assigned.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation required for testing and cleanliness of the laboratory per SOP guidelines.
• Assist in the review of test data and report any deviations to supervisor.
• Interact and coordinate activities with other departments and external vendors to support and meet the facility goals and objectives
• Assist management in writing/updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Participate in projects involving the Quality Control and/or Microbiology departments
• Train team members in microbiology and chemistry laboratories as required
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of biohazard material in compliance with OSHA and Standard Operating Procedures
• Compose and assist with quality systems documentation such as failure investigations, CAPA, calibration, changes control, etc.
• Compose microbiological trending reports and protocols
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Microbiology, Biology, Life Sciences, or related field
• 2+ years of practical laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with general documentation practices and GMP compliance with data entry forms with specific attention to details
• Working knowledge and practical experience with good laboratory practices in a microbiology lab environment and competency with microbiology techniques such as Gram staining, isolation plating, media preparation and microorganism identification methods
• Experience with common microbiology lab instrumentation is a requirement, especially with autoclaves, air samplers, light microscope, biohazard cabinets and water purification system.
• Practical hands on experience with basic lab equipment such as pH, balances, water baths and other equipment common to microbiology methods.
• Must understand basic lab safety, bio-hazard and chemical waste disposal practices
• Experience with general documentation practices and GMP compliance with data entry forms with specific attention to details.
• Knowledge of cGMP's and understand the pharmaceutical industry expectations
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, Access, Outlook)