QC Scientist -I (Microbiologist)

Artech Information System LLC; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing firm is seeking a QC Scientist I in Fort Washington, PA. In this role, you will provide essential testing and technical support, ensuring compliance with company standards. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in a relevant science and a minimum of one year of GMP microbiology lab experience. This position involves maintaining laboratory supplies, performing routine testing, and adhering to strict documentation practices. A great opportunity to step into a critical quality control role in an influential company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of GMP/GLP microbiology lab experience in a pharmaceutical and/or OTC environment.
• Experience performing routine laboratory activities is required.
• Ability to manage timelines and decision-making is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide testing and technical support in the QC laboratories.
• Collect, process, and test chemical components and products.
• Maintain inventory of testing supplies and perform environmental monitoring.

Skills

GMP microbiology lab experience

Ability to work independently

Good documentation practices

Aseptic techniques

Basic knowledge of LIMS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Natural Science, or related science

Job description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

• The QC Scientist I will provide testing and technical support in the QC laboratories.
• These functions include: Collection, processing and testing of chemical components, bulk products, raw materials, packaging components, finished products, in-process materials, scale up, and cleaning validation samples to conform to specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain inventory of testing supplies, temperature monitoring, water sample collection and testing, environmental monitoring and other duties as assigned. This position will have a general knowledge of SOPs, USP and other applicable pharmacopeia. Performs tasks with some guidance, but demonstrate the ability to comprehend and perform with experience.
• They will support the review, data generation and/or writing of technical documents such as SOPs, laboratory investigations, test protocols and annual product reviews.
• This position complies with cGMP, safety training and regulations. Maintain an environment of respect and teamwork with all coworkers. All employees are required to cultivate an environment of quality & compliance in their actions.
• This includes attending all required training, adhering to the processes & procedures of their role and the company and displaying the highest level of integrity.
• Those who manage others are required to ensure their employees are trained appropriately, create & maintain an environment that promotes employee involvement and doing things right the first time.

Qualifications

• A minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Natural Science, Medical Technology, or related science is required.
• Minimum 1 year of GMP/GLP microbiology lab experience in a pharmaceutical and/or OTC and/or regulated environment is required.
• Experience performing routine laboratory activities is required.
• Basic knowledge/exposure of a LIMS system is preferred. Strict compliance with good documentation practices and aseptic techniques is required.
• Ability to work independently, manage timeline and decision making is preferred.
• This candidate will be based in Fort Washington, PA and will be required to travel less than 10% domestically.

Additional Information

• Technical Recruiter (Clinical/Scientific)
• Artech Information Systems LLC
• 360 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Suite 2000 | Morristown, NJ 07960
• Office: 973.967.3348 | Fax: [phone]
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