Microbiology Analyst I

SCA Pharma; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Microbiology Analyst I to support the Microbiology Department with data processing and environmental testing. The role includes daily housekeeping of the laboratory and ensuring GMP compliance. Mid-shift is 12:00pm–8:30pm.

Requirements include a life sciences bachelor's degree and laboratory experience; strong MS Office skills and ability to work with a team are preferred. Equal opportunity employer practices are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences.
• Laboratory experience preferred.
• Strong MS Office Suite knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to achieve and maintain gowning qualification and wear PPE.
• Ability to communicate and work with team members in an effective manner.
• Scientific writing ability including authoring and revising SOPs or technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Support microbiology with data processing and entry.
• Perform environmental monitoring and filtration testing.
• Maintain daily logs and documentation.

Skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Scientific writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (in life sciences)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

SCA Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic rapidly growing company consisting of passionate individuals who believe in our mission of providing high quality medications that are critical in saving and sustaining human life. SCA Pharma is an FDA 503B outsourcing facility providing customized medications for hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States. We do this through unyielding quality, safety and integrity, our commitment to accountability and ownership, teamwork and creating better solutions by simplifying the complex.

Summary:

The Microbiology Analyst I will be responsible for supporting the Microbiology Department with data processing/entry in addition to performing Environmental Microbiological testing and/or Filtration Testing in addition to daily housekeeping of the laboratory. This is a mid-shift 12:00pm-8:30pm

Essential functions:

• May include a combination of the following:
• Assisting with and performing membrane filtration for sterility testing
• Performing environmental monitoring, including Viable Surface, Viable Air, and Particulate Testing
• Performing endotoxin testing
• Maintain daily logs.
• Maintain and file proper documentation.
• Perform sample plate enumeration.
• Perform media fill reads.
• Assist with maintaining laboratory inventory.
• Assist with maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Perform laboratory cleaning.
• Perform biohazard bin removal.
• Ensure GMP compliance in all activities performed.
• Perform other additional job-related duties as required.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (in life sciences)
• Laboratory experience preferred

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to achieve and maintain gowning qualification and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment
• Ability to communicate and work with team members in an effective manner.
• Ability to work independently on scientific projects.
• Scientific technical writing ability including authoring and revising SOPs or technical reports.

SCA Pharma is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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