Microbiologist

We are seeking a Microbiologist who is responsible for investigating the growth, structure development, and other characteristics of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, algae, and fungi. This candidate will SPECIFICALLY perform bioburden / endotoxin testing

They undertake laboratory analysis and the monitoring of microbial cultures, samples, and new drugs using specialist computer software and a range of identification methods and clinical trials. Additionally, microbiologists also develop new pharmaceutical products, vaccines, medicines, and compounds such as antiseptics. Microbiologists are employed by a variety of institutions including research institutions, hospitals, and government agencies.

* A bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related science is required for microbiologists as well as 3 years of successful analytical laboratory experience.
* Successful microbiologists possess outstanding analytical skills and high proficiency in mathematics.

Job Requirements:

* Collect environmental samples for microbiological analysis
* Develop laboratory test methods for microbial testing
* Maintain and services microbiological laboratory equipment
* Perform routine microbiological testing in a laboratory setting
* Analyze environmental monitoring and microbiological trends
* Conduct routine microbiological testing and analysis for water
* Established standard operating procedures to conduct microbiological laboratory testing
* Prepare samples for shipment to outside contract laboratory for microbiological testing
* Perform laboratory tasks using general microbiological laboratory techniques and procedures
* Scheduling and performing all microbiological testing
* Pull and prepare samples for microbial testing
* Perform routine microbial testing of finished product
* Log into the laboratory all samples required for microbiological support
* Collect water samples and perform associated testing
* Perform microbiological testing on in-process, finished product and spring samples
* Perform microbiological test method suitabilities
* Perform microbiological testing per test methods and current pharmacopeias
* Perform environmental monitoring of laboratory areas
* Performing microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process products, finished goods, stability samples, and water samples
* Perform microbial identifications using manual testing