Microbiology Lab Technician I — GMP Release Testing

Piramal Pharma Solutions Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Piramal Pharma Limited in Lexington, KY, seeks a Microbiologist I to perform routine release testing of raw materials and finished products while ensuring SOP compliance. You will support environmental monitoring and investigations, contribute to CAPA, and maintain laboratory documentation.

The role requires a BS in microbiology or related field, 1 year of lab experience, and proficiency with standard microbiology techniques and lab equipment. Full-time on-site position with-growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Microbiology, Biology, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of practical laboratory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of GMP/GLP documentation and data entry practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished product for product approval and release.
• Perform and document environmental monitoring of the facilities and water systems in accordance with SOPs.
• Maintain environmental monitoring trend data to drive continuous improvements and identify trends.
• Provide support to facility to resolve nonconformance issues and identify CAPAs as related to environmental monitoring excursions.
• Complete environmental monitoring and laboratory-related investigations and properly document results.
• Perform LAL, water analysis, growth promotion, gram staining, identification of microorganisms and other microbiological testing.
• 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.
• Maintain and track assigned testing activities to completion.
• Assist in the review of test data and report any deviations to supervisor.
• Assist management in writing/updating SOPs.
• Participate in projects involving the Quality Control and/or Microbiology departments.
• Train team members in microbiology and chemistry laboratories.
• Handle and dispose of biohazard material in compliance with OSHA and SOPs.

Skills

Gram staining

Isolation plating

Media preparation

Microscopy

Microbiology techniques

Quality documentation

MS Office

Education

B.S. in Microbiology

Tools

Autoclaves

Air samplers

Light microscope

Biohazard cabinets

Water purification system

pH meters

Balances

Water baths

Job description

Piramal Pharma Limited in Lexington, KY, seeks a Microbiologist I to perform routine release testing of raw materials and finished products while ensuring SOP compliance. You will support environmental monitoring and investigations, contribute to CAPA, and maintain laboratory documentation.

The role requires a BS in microbiology or related field, 1 year of lab experience, and proficiency with standard microbiology techniques and lab equipment. Full-time on-site position with-growth opportunities.